| Regimental number | 609 |
| Place of birth | Launceston, Tasmania |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Miner |
| Address | Launceston, Tasmania |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 43 |
| Next of kin | Father, John George Bessell, Lisle PO, Lisle, Tasmania |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 40th Battalion, C Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/57/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Hobart, Tasmania, on board HMAT A35 Berrima on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 15th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
