| Regimental number | 36742 |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Next of kin | Father, Henry Thomas Ellingham, Horoeka, Dannevirke |
| Rank on embarkation | Sergeant |
| Unit name | New Zealand Rifle Brigade Reinforcements, April 1917, H Company |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 82 Pakeha on |
| Original embarkation, 14 April 1917; troops disembarked, 18 April 1917; left New Zealand, 26 April 1917. | |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from |
| Original embarkation, 14 April 1917; troops disembarked, 18 April 1917; left New Zealand, 26 April 1917. | |
| Final rank | Sergeant |
| Final unit | 1st Battalion, New Zealand Rifle Brigade |
| Medals |
Mentioned in Despatches 'New Years Honours Despatch for period 25th February, 1918, to 16/17 September, 1918.'
Source: London Gazette Date: Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. At Gouzeaucourt Wood, on 12th September, 1918, he with only a few men finally established a post in a very
commanding position, thereby enabling his company to continue their work of consolidating the objective just captured.'
Source: London Gazette Date: |
| Sources | Nominal Roll Vol. 3: Roll 60, p. 17 |