| Regimental number | 4287 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Kadina, South Australia |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Bute, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22.10 |
| Height | 5' 8" |
| Weight | 150 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, James Gill, Bute, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Kadina, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 32nd Battalion, 11th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/49/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A19 Afric on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sapper |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 5th Division Signal Company |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Photo: Peter Dennis |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For bravery and devotion to duty. These men [2929 L. ELLIS, 4287 E.H.G. ELLIS] are members of the Wireless Section of this Company. During the operations forward of HEILLY on night of 28th/29th July 1918, when we succeeded in gaining valuable ground from the enemy, they were in charge of a Power Buzzer and Amplifier Station with the O.C. Raid in our front line. They established and maintained communication with Battalion headquarters during the whole of the operations. On one or two occasions, when cables had been cut, this means of communication proved most valuable. Important information was transmitted by them. They were in position from 6 p.m. on 28th until 9 a.m. on 29th July. For the last six hours they were working under heavy artillery fire from the enemy. Their enthusiasm and disregard for danger resulted in continuous maintenance of communication from front to rear by Power Buzzer, which was very useful when the cables at times failed.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 36 Date: |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Port Lyttleton', 10 June 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Adelaide, 14 September 1919. Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 70 |
| Place of burial | Bute Cemetery, South Australia |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, GILL Ernest Henry Garfora |
Postal Address:
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Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
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Campbell, ACT 2600
