| Regimental number | 6705 |
| Place of birth | Brisbane Queensland |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Stockman |
| Address | Oakey, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Father, Mr J Bell, Foxborough Street, Moonie River, Queensland |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 9th Battalion, 22nd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/26/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A74 Marathon on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Driver |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 9th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal '(E. of Ypres) Personal courage in carrying out the rescue of a wounded man under very heavy fire.' Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during the operations at PASSCHENDAELE RIDGE, East of YPRES, 1st to 5th November 1917. When one of our wounded men was captured, Private BELL under heavy enemy sniping and artillery fire went forward to rescue his comrade. He succeeded in driving off the enemy escort and practically carried the wounded man back to our lines. He displayed personal courage of a magnificent standard.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 110 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Roma Cemetery |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
