| Regimental number | 559 |
| Place of birth | Bungowannah, New South Wales |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Wodonga, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Height | 5' 8.75" |
| Weight | 148 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, Alfred Hanel, Wodonga, Victoria |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 24th Battalion, B Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/41/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A14 Euripides on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Machine Gun Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Kashmir', 9 March 1919; disembarked, Melbourne, 30 April 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), 29 June 1919. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Miscellaneous details | Service Number incorrectly entered on Embarkation Roll as 599. |
| Date of death | |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, HANEL Ernest Walter |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
