| Regimental number | 8052 |
| Place of birth | Kalgoorlie Western Australia |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Clerk |
| Address | West Leederville, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18 |
| Next of kin | Father, A W Wastell, 45 Coppin Street, East Malvern, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 11th Battalion, 27th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/28/5 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A60 Aeneas on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 11th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'On August 11th 1918, during our attack on the BLUE LINE, whilst one of the platoons of our left company was engaged in mopping up along the trench, the N.C.O. leading the party was killed and, owing to the enemy's stubborn resistance, our party was held up. Realising the danger of the position Private WASTELL prompty ran to the head of the bombing team and led the platoon for over three hundred yards, completely dislodging the enemy from that section of the trench and inflicting heavy casualties upon them. His initiative, courage and splendid example at a critical time were undoubtedly responsible for the success of this part of the operation.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 109 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
