| Regimental number | 3709 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Kangaroo Island, South Australia |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Penneshaw, Kangaroo Island, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22.8 |
| Height | 5' 8.25" |
| Weight | 122 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs K S Gobell, Penneshaw, Kangaroo Island, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 12th Battalion, 12th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/29/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT RMS Malwa on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 4th Pioneer Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Armagh', 5 April 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Adelaide, 8 July 1919. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal Also served in World War II: Service No S69688. |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 83 |
| Place of burial | Hope Valley Cemetery, South Australia |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, GOBELL Ernest Walter |