| Regimental number | 3102 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Kingscote,South Australia |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Wanbi, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23.5 |
| Height | 5' 0" |
| Weight | 117 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, James Melvelle, Wanbi, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Nil (previously rejected for AIF enlistment; no reason stated) |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 43rd Battalion, 7th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/60/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A30 Borda on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 43rd Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'City of York', 14 January 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Adelaide, 19 March 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal Also served in World War II: Service No S212241. |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, MELVELLE Rob Roy |