Ernest Gilbert BELL

Regimental number232
Place of birthIpswich Queensland
ReligionMethodist
OccupationCarter
AddressBrisbane, Queensland
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation19
Next of kinFather, William Bell, Waterworks, Ipswich, Queensland
Enlistment date6 January 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit nameMachine Gun Company 12, Reinforcement 2
AWM Embarkation Roll number24/17/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A20 Hororata on 2 May 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll4th Machine Gun Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 18 January 1919
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal