| Regimental number | 26070 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Kadina, South Australia |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Miner |
| Address | Penneshaw, Kangaroo Island, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21.8 |
| Height | 5' 7" |
| Weight | 124 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, Mrs K S Gobell, Penneshaw, Kangaroo Island, SA |
| Previous military service | Served for 10 months in the Senior Cadets; 6 months in the Citizen Military Forces: discharged as medically unfit. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Driver |
| Unit name | Field Artillery Brigade 6, Reinforcement 7 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/34/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A67 Orsova on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Gunner |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Divisional Ammunition Column |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Port Denison', 25 September 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Adelaide, 26 December 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal Also served in World War II: service NoS212542. |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 60 |
| Place of burial | RSL Walls, Centennial Park Cemetery, Adelaide, South Australia |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, HEAD Frederick Melville |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
