| Regimental number | 4641 |
| Place of birth | Belfast, Co Antrim, Ireland |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Houston Street, Drouin, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Height | 5' 4" |
| Weight | 136 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs M T Bell, 22 Penrith Street, Belfast, Ireland |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Place of enlistment | Suez, Egypt |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 7th Battalion, 14th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/24/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A32 Themistocles on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 5th Signal Company |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Embarked Melbourne, 28 January 1916; disembarked Suez, Egypt, 26 February 1916; transferred to 57th Bn, Zietoun, 29 March 1916; marched out to Ferry Post, 1 April 1916. Embarked Alexandria to join the British Expeditionary Force, 17 June 1916; disembarked Marseilles, France, 23 June 1916; taken on strength of 5th Australian Division Signal Company, 1 April 1917. On leave to England, 22 August 1917; rejoined unit from leave, 3 September 1917. Detached to Central Wireless School, Abbeville, 6 July 1918; rejoined unit from school, 21 July 1918. On leave to United Kingdom, 3 September 1918; rejoined unit from leave, 21 September 1918. Marched in to Havre, 6 April 1919, for return to Australia; proceeded overseas, 9 April 1919; disembarked Southampton, England, 10 April 1919. Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Durham' from Liverpool, 22 May 1919; disembarked Melbourne, 21 July 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), 12 September 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, BELL Alexander |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
