| Regimental number | 482 |
| Place of birth | Belton, South Australia |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Hammond, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18.4. |
| Height | 5' 5.5" |
| Weight | 138 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Florence Ann Gamlen, Hammond, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Nil (exempt area under Compulsory Military Training scheme) |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 43rd Battalion, C Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/60/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A19 Afric on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | Machine Gun Battalion Details |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 219 Date: |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to Australia from London on board HT 'Ceramic', 9 August 1919 (with wife and child); discharged, Adelaide, 8 November 1919. Medals: Military Medal, British war Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, GAMLEN Joseph Eli |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
