| Regimental number | 71 |
| Place of birth | North Adelaide, South Australia |
| Religion | Congregational |
| Occupation | Clerk |
| Address | Gilbert Street, Gilberton, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Ida May Eldridge, Gilbert Street, Bilberton, South Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 27th Battalion, A Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/44/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A2 Geelong on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 27th Battalion |
| Promotions |
2nd Lieutenant Unit: Unallotted (Abroard) Promotion date: |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Work near Mont St.Quentin on 2 September 1918. Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Photo: Peter Dennis |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'During the operations of September 2nd 1918, which included the capture of HAUT ALLAINES and the high ground East of MONT ST. QUENTIN, near PERONNE, Sergeant ELDRIDGE carried on in command of his Company after all his officers had become casualties showing great ability and courage. He made a dangerous reconnaissance alone of an exposed flank under heavy machine gun fire from .77 cm guns, regardless of personal safety, and afterwards so skilfully disposed his men that they were able to hold their advanced position with very few men against greatly superior enemy numbers.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 115 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 78 |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
