| Regimental number | 3094 |
| Place of birth | Merino, Victoria |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Merino, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20 |
| Height | 5' 9.5" |
| Weight | 144 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Harriet Elston, Merino, Victoria |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Place of enlistment | Merino, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 23rd Battalion, 7th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/40/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A73 Commonwealth on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 5th Pioneer Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: James and Harriet ELSTON. Plaque in Victorian Garden of Remembrance. |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Friedrichsruhe', 8 August 1919; disembarked Melbourne, 1 September 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Melbourne, 25 October 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal Death attributed to war service. |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 44 |
| Place of burial | Box Hill Cemetery, Victoria |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, ELSTON Reuben |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
