| Regimental number | R1537 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Violet Town, Victoria |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Buffalo River North via Myrtleford, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18 |
| Height | 5' 10.5" |
| Weight | 152 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, William Mitchell, Buffalo River North via Myrtleford, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Bright, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 23rd Battalion, 16th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/40/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A71 Nestor on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 23rd Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Family/military connections | Brothers: 3106 Sergeant James MITCHELL, 54th Bn, returned to Australia, 1 November 1917; 2727 Sergeant John Pascoe MITCHELL, 57th Bn, returned to Australia, 31 March 1919. |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, MITCHELL Henry Leslie |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
