| Regimental number | 3140 |
| Place of birth | Echuca, Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Leeton, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 29.9 |
| Height | 5' 9" |
| Weight | 160 lbs |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Constance Elizabeth Elrington, Bethanga, Victoria |
| Previous military service | Nil (previously rejected for AIF enlistment on account of piles) |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Place of enlistment | Cootamundra, New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 55th Battalion, 8th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/72/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A29 Suevic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 55th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Photo: Andrew Richardson |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Orita', 23 June 1919; disembarked, Melbourne, 6 August 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Melbourne, 14 September 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal Death attributed to War Service. |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 60 |
| Place of burial | Rookwood Necropolis, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, ELRINGTON William Field |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
