1897 Apr 17. Born Aberdeenshire (he added 2 years to his age with the navy)
1901 census at 20 Backgate, Aberdeen. His father was a seaman
| Name | Age |
|---|---|
| John Elrick | 33 |
| Grace Elrick | 32 |
| Johan Elrick | 14 |
| George Elrick | 9 |
| James Elrick | 7 |
| John Elrick | 4 |
| Maurice Elrick | 2 |
| William Elrick | 1 |
1914 Aug 13 Mobilised
1919 Mar 6 Demobilised
1921 Jul 7. Enlisted with RIC no 82402 & Adric 1220. ex-Sailor
Posted to
1948 Sep 19. Death at sea
His 2 medals (ex Star) were on eBay in Sep 1920 and failed to sell for £44