| Regimental number | 67587 |
| Place of birth | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Clerk |
| Address | Addison Road, Petersham, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Father, J J Bessell, Addison Road, Petersham, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | 5th Battalion 53rd Infantry |
| Enlistment date | 15 August 1918 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | New South Wales Reinforcement 26 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/111/6 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A7 Medic on 2 November 1918 |
| Fate | Ship recalled owing to cessation of hostilities |
| Other details | Medal: British War Medal |
