| Regimental number | 1777 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Strahan, Tasmania |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | East Devonport, Tasmania |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 28 |
| Height | 5' 9" |
| Weight | 175 lbs |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Clara Ethel Abel, Somerset, Tasmania |
| Previous military service | Served for 1 year in the Naval Reserve, |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Place of enlistment | Hobart, Tasmania |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 26th Battalion, 2nd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/43/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A67 Orsova on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 26th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Mention in Despatches Work at Polygon Wood on 20 September 1917. Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Tried by District Court Martial, 24 March 1917, on charge of being absent without leave,20 November-26 December 1917; escaping lawful custody; sentenced to 9 months' detention. Wounded in action, 1 October 1917 (gun shot wound, right buttock). Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Valencia', 20 July 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Hobart, 31 October 1919. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 85 |
| Place of burial | Strahan Cemetery, Tasmania |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, ABEL Charles Alfred |