| 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 |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
