| Regimental number | 5068 |
| Place of birth | Perth, Western Australia |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Thompson Road, North Fremantle, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Next of kin | Father, Mr J C Bell, Thompson Road, North Fremantle, Western Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 11th Battalion, 16th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/28/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A9 Shropshire on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 11th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Courage and skill in carrying forward supplies of ammuntion, also as messenger. (Louverval 15 Apeil 1917). Mention in Despatches April 1917. Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'At LOUVERVAL, FRANCE, on 15th April 1917, Pte. BELL during the enemy attack, in addition to messages, he carried forward supplies of ammunition and grenades to picquet posts thereby showing courage and skill.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 169 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
