| Regimental number | 17210 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Nelson |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Warehouseman |
| Marital status | Single |
| Height | 5' 11.5" |
| Weight | 140 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, J A C McEldowney, c/o McEldowney Bros, Wellington |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Featherston |
| Rank on embarkation | Gunner |
| Enlistment status | Volunteer |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 16th Reinforcements, New Zealand Field Artillery |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 61 Aparima on |
| Final rank | Gunner |
| Final unit | New Zealand Field Artillery |
| Fate | Commenced return to New Zealand |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Embarked Wellington, 19 August 1916; disembarked Devonport, England, 25 October 1916; marched in to Sling Camp, 26 October 1916. Proceeded overseas to France, 13 January 1917; poted to Divisional Ammunition Column, 4 February 1917. On leave to the United Kingdom, 9 September 1917; rejoined unit from leave, 21 September 1917. On leave to United Kingdom, 2 October 1918; rejoined unit from leave, 20 October 1918. Commenced return to New Zealand from London on board HT 'Waimana', 10 May 1919; disembarked Auckland, 23 June 1919; discharged, 21 July 1919. Total war service: 3 years 17 days (of which 2 years 309 days were abroad) Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 57 |
| Sources | Nominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 38, p. 22 Archives New Zealand (Wellington), Agency AABK, Series 18805 |