| Regimental number | 1240 |
| Place of birth | Westbury Tasmania |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Westbury, Tasmania |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 26 |
| Next of kin | Father, George Searle, Westbury, Tasmania |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 15th Battalion, H Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/32/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A40 Ceramic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 15th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'Is recommended for conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty while in action near HAMEL WOOD, eat of CORBIE on 4th July, 1918. When the line was slightly checked by an enemy machine gun he led his Section out and attacked it, capturing the gun, and inflicting casualties and capturing the eleven remaining enemy. His coolness and courage throughout were most inspiring, and had a steadying effect on his men.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 23 Date: |
| Family/military connections | Brothers: 391 Pte Frank Vivian SEARLE, 12th Bn, died of wounds, 30 August 1915. |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 79 |
| Place of burial | Westbury Anglican Cemetery, Tasmania |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
