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Arthur BELL

Regimental number1163
Place of birthMacclesfield, Cheshire, England
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationMiner
Address8 Sefton Street, Bradford, Manchester, England
Marital statusMarried
Age at embarkation38
Next of kinAnnie Bell, 8 Sefton Street, Bradford, Manchester, England
Enlistment date1 October 1914
Rank on enlistmentSergeant
Unit name15th Battalion, H Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/32/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A40 Ceramic on 22 December 1914
Rank from Nominal RollWarrant Officer (Class I)
Unit from Nominal Roll47th Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Distinguished Conduct Medal


Recommendation date: 10 October 1916

FateReturned to Australia 13 March 1918
Medals

Distinguished Conduct Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry in action. He rendered most valuable services in organizing and supervising parties for the distribution of ammunition food, and water in the front line.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 116
Date: 25 July 1917

Other detailsMedals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death20 April 1940
Age at death64
Place of burialCornelian Bay Cemetery, Hobart, Tasmania

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