Corporal Ellis received the Marksman Badge with Rifle Bar, Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Unit Palm Citation, the Army Achievement medal, and the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Ribbon with 1960 Device. He also received the Sharpshooter Badge with Machine Gun Bar, Combat Infantry Badge, Vietnam Service Medal, and National Defense Service Medal.
Infantry Awards
Presidential Unit Citation (Army), Streamer embroidered Valorous Unit Award, Streamer embroidered Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry with Palm, Streamer embroidered (1966-1967) Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry with Palm, Streamer embroidered (1967-1968)