| Regimental number | 1782 |
| Place of birth | Westbourne, Sussex, England |
| School | Council School, Westbourne, Sussex, England |
| Age on arrival in Australia | 24 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Curracubah near Baan Baa, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 32 |
| Next of kin | Father, Wm. Bignell, Brooklyn House, Nutbourne near Emsworth, Sussex, England |
| Previous military service | Served in the Royal Garrison Artillery, England. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 33rd Battalion, 2nd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/50/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A15 Port Sydney on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 33rd Battalion |
| Fate | Killed in Action |
| Place of death or wounding | Messines, Belgium |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 33 |
| Place of burial | Bethlehem Farm West Cemetery (Row A, Grave No. 37), Messines, Belgium |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 121 |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
