| Regimental number | 2939 |
| Place of birth | Northampton Western Australia |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Coolgardie, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 34 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs S Wall, Victoria Park PO, Victoria Park, Western Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 16th Battalion, 9th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/33/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A20 Hororata on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 48th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'At MESSINES on the 10th June 1917. As a runner Private WALL proved himself a very resourceful, cool and reliable man. On patrol under heavy Machine Gun and sniper fire he showed great courage and initiative bringing back valuable information. As a runner on June 12th he cheerfully faced the almost constant barrage between the front line and Battalion Headquarters a distance of about 3/4 of a mile.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 219 Date: Bar to Military Medal 'For conspicuous devotion to duty under heavy hostile artillery fire on 15th July 1917 in PLOEGSTEERT WOOD. Private Lance/Corporal WALL was in charge of a working party, two of whom were killed and 7 wounded. he immediately obtained assistance for all the wounded except one, who was missing. He personally searched the wood and eventually found this man severely wounded. His untiring efforts in searching for him under heavy artillery fire undoubtedly saved this man's life.'
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| Other details | Medals: Military Medal & Bar, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
