Regimental number | 7 |
Place of birth | Devonport, Tasmania |
Religion | Roman Catholic |
Occupation | Boot maker |
Address | Bellerive, Tasmania |
Marital status | Married |
Age at embarkation | 24 |
Height | 5' 6" |
Weight | 138 lbs |
Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Alice N Bessell, Bellerive, Tasmania |
Enlistment date | |
Place of enlistment | Hobart, Tasmania |
Rank on enlistment | SGT (Shoemaker) |
Unit name | 40th Battalion, Headquarters |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/57/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Hobart, Tasmania, on board HMAT A35 Berrima on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 40th Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Discharge date | |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Sources | NAA: B2455, BESSELL Clarence Alfred |