| Regimental number | 1173 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Telegraphist |
| Address | Forbes Street, Hornsby, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs J Bushell, Forbes Street, Hornsby, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 13th Battalion, 1st Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/30/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A35 Berrima on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 13th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'In the operations north east of GUEUDECOURT on night 4th/5th February, 1917, Private BUSHELL was in charge of a Lewis gun. He was stationed on the left of "A" Company and was fiercely attacked by enemy bombers. With great coolness, although bombs were falling around, he opened fire on the enemy advancing in support of the attackers. He climbed up to a high point after the men in the open had been dealt with and fired down into the trench that was concealing the enemy's bomb section. All his crew but one were knocked out but he remained on his gun for 21 hours without relief. His coolness and bravery were exceptional. Owing to the cold he had a good deal of trouble with his gun but he always quickly put the stoppages right. He was exposed to very heavy shell fire.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 133 Date: |
| Other details | 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
