| Regimental number | 2872 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Walgett, New South Wales |
| Religion | Jewish |
| Occupation | Traveller |
| Address | 101 Glenmore Road, Paddington, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23.1 |
| Height | 5' 6.5" |
| Weight | 128 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs F Samuels, 101 Glenmore Road, Paddington, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Holsworthy, New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 17th Battalion, 6th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/34/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A14 Euripides on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 17th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Meritorious Service Medal Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 30 Date: |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Wounded in action, 5 August 1916 (shell shock). Commenced return to Australia on board HT Wahehe', 30 October 1919; discharged (medically unfit), Sydney, 22 March 1920. Medals: Meritorious Service Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal Also served in World War II: Service No N78134. |
| Miscellaneous details | Name entered incorrectly on Embarkation Roll as Kessel Alexander ALEXANDER. |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 75 |
| Place of burial | Rookwood Cemetery, New South Wales |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, ALEXANDER Jessel Alexander |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
