| Regimental number | 1821 |
| Place of birth | Evandale Tasmania |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Perth, Tasmania |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 30 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Ruby Myrtle Powell, Perth, Tasmania |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 26th Battalion, 2nd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/43/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A67 Orsova on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Company Sergeant Major |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 26th Battalion |
| Fate | Killed in Action |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 33 |
| Place of burial | Peronne Communal Cemetery Extension (Plot III, Row II, Grave No. 22), France |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 108 |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Commemorated in Perth Cemetery, Tasmania. Parents: Edward (d. 15 December 1918, aged 66; bu Perth Cemetery) and Amy Beatrice (d. 31 October 1935, aged 75; bu. Perth Cemetery) POWELL; husband of Ruby POWELL, Main Road, Glenorchy, Tasmania |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'During the attack on LAGNICOURT on 26th March 1917 this N.C.O. showed great gallantry in action and determined coolness under heavy fire. He fought hard through a village and when the position was consolidated he immediately pushed out in front to observe the enemy who were organising for a counter-attack. After shooting several of the enemy from this forward position he crawled back and reported what he saw to his Officer commanding who immediately acted on his information and was prepared for the counter-attack which was launched by the enemy immediately afterwards and was repulsed by us. Powell went back to his forward position taking a German rifle with him and stayed there all day sniping with great effect bringing flanking fire to bear on the enemy every time he showed up. On one occasion when his Officer came in contact with one of the enemy who tried to shoot his Officer Powell rushed in and stopped him showing coolness and great courage and thus saving his Officer's life. The G.O.C. Australian Forces has already presented Sergeant POWELL with Military Medal Ribbon for his conduct on this occasion.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 174 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
