| Regimental number | 1721 |
| Place of birth | Busselton, Western Australia |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Boilermaker |
| Address | 6 Campbell Street, West Perth, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Height | 5' 10.5" |
| Weight | 153 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs. Clara Ann Bovell, 6 Campbell Street, West Perth, Western Australia |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Perth, Western Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 11th Battalion, 4th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/28/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A8 Argyllshire on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 48th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Anchises', 28 February 1919; disembarked Fremantle, 7 April 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Fremantle, 10 June 1919. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Miscellaneous details | Name does not appear on Embarkation Roll. |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, BOVELL Roy |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
