| Regimental number | 21988 |
| Place of birth | Hotham Hill, Melbourne, Victoria |
| School | James Street Boys School |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Mechanic |
| Address | Cottesloe Beach, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs J Elphick, Broome Street, Cottesloe Beach, Western Australia |
| Previous military service | Served in the Cadets |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Driver |
| Unit name | Howitzer Brigade 23, Battery 107 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/133/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A7 Medic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Driver |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 8th Field Artillery Brigade |
| Other details from Roll of Honour Circular | "Very fine voice and was generally included in concerts and parties that used to entertain comrades. 6' in height and fine physique." Details from Mother. |
| Fate | Died of wounds |
| Place of death or wounding | Ypres, Belgium |
| Age at death | 21.3 |
| Place of burial | Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery, Belgium |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 15 |
| Family/military connections | Two cousins made the supreme sacrifice. They were his fathers brother's sons. One went through to Battle of Mons, but killed by sniper after 18 months. |
| 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
