| Regimental number | 2026 |
| Place of birth | Wallsend, Newcastle, New South Wales |
| School | Newcastle South Public School, New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Railway porter |
| Address | Morgan Street, Merewether, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 31 |
| Height | 5' 6.5" |
| Weight | 150 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Sarah Ann Abell, Morgan Street, Merewether, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Newcastle, New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 34th Battalion, 3rd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/51/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A68 Anchises on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 34th Battalion |
| Fate | Killed in Action |
| Place of death or wounding | Somme, France |
| Age at death | 34 |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 34 |
| Place of burial | Beacon Cemetery (Plot I, Row A, Grave No 7), Sailly-Laurette, France |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, ABELL Herbert |
Postal Address:
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Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
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Campbell, ACT 2600
