| Regimental number | 40789 |
| Occupation | Plumber |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Jane Ellis, 32 Peacock Street, Christchurch |
| Rank on embarkation | Private |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 23rd Reinforcements, Canterbury Infantry Regiment, C Company |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT Corinthic on |
| Final rank | Private |
| Final unit | 3rd Battalion, Canterbury Infantry Regiment |
| Fate | Killed in Action |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 30 |
| Place of burial | Buttes New British Cemetery (Special Memorial IX. AA. 15), Polygon Wood, Belgium |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: Mr & Mrs J. Ellis, 32 Peacock Street, Christchurch |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | Nominal Roll Vol. 3: Roll 57, p. 11 |