| Regimental number | 2581 |
| Place of birth | Ayrshire Scotland |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Groom |
| Address | View House, Broxfield Road, Lanark, Scotland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 27 |
| Next of kin | Father, J Bell, View House, Broxfield Road, Lanark, Scotland |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 19th Battalion, 6th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/36/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A14 Euripides on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 4th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Valuable services and personal courage in carrying important messages under heavy fire. Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'At DEMICOURT, on 15th April 1917, Pte. BELL showed great courage and devotion to duty. On several occasions during the attack he carried important messages to Headquarters across the open though exposed to heavy rifle and machine gun fire.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 169 Date: |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
