| Regimental number | 1378 |
| Place of birth | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Electrical assistant |
| Address | Norseman PO, Norseman, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23.6 |
| Height | 5' 8.5" |
| Weight | 146 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, James Snell, Norseman PO, Norseman, Western Australia |
| Previous military service | Member, Rifle Club; previously rejected for enlistment on account of broken nose. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Blackboy Hill, Western Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | Field Ambulance 4, Reinforcement 2 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 26/47/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A47 Mashobra on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 4th Field Ambulance |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli Commenced return to Australia from Plymouth on board HT 'Suevic', 8 October 1915 (gun shot wound, ankle); disembarked, 19 November 1915; discharged, 19 April 1916. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, SNELL William |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
