| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Grazier |
| Address | Kargorum, Beaudesert, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 25 |
| Next of kin | Father, John Markwell, Kargorum, Beaudesert, Queensland |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Captain |
| Unit name | 2nd Light Horse Regiment, A Squadron |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/7/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board Transport A15 Star of England on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Major |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Light Horse Regiment |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Mention in Despatches Mention in Despatches awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette', 6 Supplement No. 30169 (July 1917); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 174 (11 October 1917). Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette', Supplement, No. 29845 (1 December 1916); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 62 (19 April 1917) Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Killed in Action |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 27 |
| Place of burial | Beersheba War Cemetery (Row D, Grave No. 55), Palestine |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 3 |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: John and Agnes MARKWELL, Beaudesert, Queensland. Commemorated in Beaudesert Cemetery, Queensland. Parents: John (d. 24 October 1940, aged 87; bu. Beaudesert Cemetery) and Agnes MARKWELL (d. 23 July 1923, aged 72; bu. Beaudesert Cemetery) |
| Medals |
Distinguished Service Order 'For conspicuous gallantry in action. He gallantly led the final assault against both the enemy trenches and a redoubt, thereby completing the defeat of the enemy. He set a magnificent example to his men.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 103 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Palestine Medals: Distinguished Service Order, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
