Regimental number | 17947 |
Place of birth | Ipswich England |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Engineering draftsman |
Address | Mnewcastle, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 31 |
Next of kin | Father, William Henry Bell, 33 Queen Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, England |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | Sapper |
Unit name | 1st and 2nd Field Troops |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 14/36/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A15 Port Sydney on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Field Squadron |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'He repeatedly swam out into the river under heavy fire, and in full view of the enemy, during bridging operations at Makhadet Hajla on the night of the 21-22 March 1918, in order to perform his task of arranging cables and anchorages for the pontoons. He showed dash, and perfect coolness under fire, and afforded an inspiring example for others.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 135 Date: |
Date of death | |
Place of burial | Macquarie Park Cemetery |