| Regimental number | 3903 |
| Place of birth | London, England |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Bricklayer |
| Address | Parkside, South Australia |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 37 |
| Height | 5' 6" |
| Weight | 130 lbs |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs E K Southwell, 12 Kenilworth Road, Parkside, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Served for 1 year in the Volunteer Infantry, England. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 5th Pioneer Battalion, Reinforcement 10 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 14/17/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A60 Aeneas on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 48th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Prisoner of War in Germany. Repatriated to England; arrived 27 November 1918. Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Nevasa', 5 March 1919; disembarked Adelaide, 18 April 1919; discharged (medically unfit), Adelaide, 19 May 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, SOUTHWELL Charles Albert |