Little is known of 2nd Lt. Elgey at this time. The following report of Cpt. E.W. Bowyer-Bower, notes him as observer/gunner when they were shot down by A.A. fire over the front.

- A4165 At Narborough 14.2.1917 for 'A' Rep Sqn EF. Re-allotted to 59 Sqn and LIA 19.3.17 Capt EW Bowyer-Bower & 2Lt E Elgey on Patrol near St Leger - the a/c was hit by AA fire, crew KIA. source