| Regimental number | 3252 |
| Place of birth | Snake Valley, Victoria |
| School | Snake Valley State School, Snake Valley, Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Clerk |
| Address | 706 Urquhart Street, Ballarat, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Next of kin | Mrs M Ellis, 706 Urquhart Street, Ballarat, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Corporal |
| Unit name | MED26.49.1SECTIONB |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 6th Field Artillery Brigade |
| Fate | Died of wounds |
| Place of death or wounding | Passchendaele, Ypres, Belgium |
| Age at death | 21.8 |
| Place of burial | Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery, Belgium |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 182 |
| Medals |
Meritorious Service Medal 'For gallantry and devotion to duty particularly during the action at POZIERES from 15th to 27th August, 1916, when he supervised the transport of wounded by stretcher bearers from Regimental Aid Posts through the POZIERES WOOD. He continued his work visiting the various posts under heavy shell fire showing great determination and devotion to duty combined with gallantry.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 103 Date: Military Medal 'On the 6th and 7th May 1917 this N.C.O. was on duty under heavy enemy fire for 36 hours without rest organising and directing stretcher squads who were continually suffering casualties in carrying wounded from the Regimental Aid Post east of BULLECOURT to the Advanced Collecting Post NOREUIL. At the end of this time though obviously exhausted physically, he volunteered to carry on the duty. he at all times set a splendid example of coolness and bravery to his men. On many previous occasions Sergeant ELLIS has shown great devotion to duty and power of successful organisation in emergency with complete disregard to personal safety in dangerous parts of the line.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 189 Date: |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 2311 Pte William ELLIS, 58th Bn, returned to Australia, 19 April 1919. |
| Other details | Medals: Military Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
