| Regimental number | 1910 |
| Place of birth | Boorowa New South Wales |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Cooks Myalls, Parkes, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 37 |
| Next of kin | Father, William Elms, Wattanondra via Cowra, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 54th Battalion, 3rd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/71/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A37 Barambah on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 53rd Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 2328 Pte Ernest Reed ELMS, 12th Light Horse Regiment, returned to Australia, 20 July 1919. |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
