| Regimental number | 6556 |
| Place of birth | Port Broughton, South Australia |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Storekeeper |
| Address | Port Broughton, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 26 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs S J Eley, Port Broughton, South Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 27th Battalion, 19th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/44/5 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A28 Miltiades on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 27th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Family/military connections | Brother: [119] Lt Rayston Cooper ELEY, 9th Light Horse Regiment, returned to Australia, 10 July 1919. |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |