| Regimental number | 1852 |
| Other Names | KAMMELL |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Mechanic |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs C Kamell, Short Street, Liverpool, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 13th Battalion, 4th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/30/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A9 Shropshire on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 45th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For great courage and devotion to duty during the attack on MONUMENT WOOD near VILLERS BRETONNEUX on the night 2nd/5th May, 1918. Under a very heavy barrage he worked continuously repairing broken telephone lines and by his untiring energy and gallant conduct succeeded in maintaining communication with the front thus enabling valuable information to be transmitted without delay. His disregard of the enemy fire was a splendid example to his comrades.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 15 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
