Regimental number | 2080 |
Place of birth | Auckland, New Zealand |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Shop assistant |
Address | Sheffield, Tasmania |
Marital status | Married |
Age at embarkation | 34 |
Height | 5' 2.5" |
Weight | 105 lbs |
Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Leila S Ellings, Barrington, Tasmania |
Previous military service | Nil |
Enlistment date | |
Place of enlistment | Claremont, Tasmania |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 40th Battalion, 3rd Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/57/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A49 Seang Choon on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 40th Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: Edwin and Ann ELLINGS |
Discharge date | |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Karagola', 30 April 1919; disembarked Melbourne, 12 June 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Hobart, 7 August 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Date of death | |
Age at death | 42 |
Place of burial | Sheffield Cemetery, Tasmania |
Sources | NAA: B2455, ELLINGS Edgar Thomas |