Commemorated at Memorial Name Digger Elks Memorial Bridge Given name Ernest Edward Family name Elks Gender Male Service number NX1806 Conflicts Second World War, 1939–45 Campaign North Africa 1940 - 1942 Fate Killed in action (KIA) Additional information Last held rank Sergeant Service Australian Army - Second Australian Imperial Force (2nd AIF) Do you know more about this war Veteran? Click here to learn how you can contribute