| Regimental number | 815 |
| Place of birth | Williamstown, Victoria |
| Religion | Baptist |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | 47 Champion Road, North Williamstown, Melbourne, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Next of kin | Father, Charles Elsum, 47 Champion Road, North Williamstown, Melbourne, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | 11 February 1915 |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | 11 February 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 22nd Battalion, D Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/39/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A38 Ulysses on 10 May 1915 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 22nd Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 31 March 1919 |