James Robert ELSTON

Regimental number14324
Place of birthBlackpool England
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationFarrier
AddressRailway Place, Preston, Victoria
Marital statusMarried
Age at embarkation40
Next of kinWife, Mrs Georgetta Eliz Elston, Railway Place, Preston, Victoria
Enlistment date14 February 1916
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll5 February 1916
Rank on enlistmentFarrier Sergeant
Unit name1st Australian Wireless Squadron
AWM Embarkation Roll number22/16/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board RMS Morea on 30 May 1916
Rank from Nominal RollSergeant
Unit from Nominal Roll1st Wireless Signal Squadron
FateReturned to Australia 15 January 1919