| Regimental number | 2005 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Milang, South Australia |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Milang, South Australia |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 26.6 |
| Height | 5' 9.25" |
| Weight | 150 lbs |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Louisa Maud Wells, Milang, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 48th Battalion, 3rd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/65/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A48 Seang Bee on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 48th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For great gallantry and devotion to duty during the attack on the Hindenburg outpost line opposite Bellenglise on 18 September, 1918. He was in charge of a Lewis gun team, and did good work. On two occasions he attacked single handed, outposts of the enemy, capturing three men from one and four from the other.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 42 Date: |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Swakopmund', 15 June 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), 14 September 1919. Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, WELLS Robert George |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
