| Regimental number | 1937 |
| Place of birth | Prospect, South Australia |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Settler and contractor |
| Address | Wagin, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24.6 |
| Height | 5' 11.75" |
| Weight | 150 lbs |
| Next of kin | Walter Eustice Elphick, Ardrossan, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Place of enlistment | Wagin, Western Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 11th Battalion, 5th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/28/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A20 Hororata on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 11th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli Commenced return to Australia from Suez on board HT 'Ceramic', 25 September 1915 (as escort to venereal patients); discharged, Perth, 2 July 1916. |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Karrakatta Cemetery and Crematorium, Perth, Western Australia |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, ELPHICK Donovan Russell |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
