| Regimental number | 3191 |
| Place of birth | Heemstede Holland |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Lumper |
| Address | Albany, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 42 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs E Retell, Young Street, Albany, Western Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 5th Pioneer Battalion, Reinforcement 7 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 14/17/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A8 Argyllshire on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 5th Pioneer Battalion |
| Fate | Deceased |
| Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | *Spelt Paul Retell on NR |
| Place of burial | At Sea (from H.T. "Warilda") |
| Commemoration details | Hollybrook Memorial, Southampton, England |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 175 |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
