| Regimental number | 2162 |
| Place of birth | Norfolk England |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Painter and decorator |
| Address | Jandowae, Queensland |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 35 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Emily Tovell, Jandowae via Dalby, Queensland |
| Enlistment date | 28 November 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | 2nd Air Mechanic |
| Unit name | July 1917 Reinforcements |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 8/15/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A60 Aeneas on 30 October 1917 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | Australian Flying Corps |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 6 May 1919 |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 2193 2nd Air Mechanic Timothy William TOVELL, Australian Flying Corps, returned to Australia, 6 May 1919. |
