| Regimental number | 1921 |
| Place of birth | Tiaro Queensland |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Mackay, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 33 |
| Next of kin | Father, Robert Whannell, Tiaro, Queensland |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 41st Battalion, 2nd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/58/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A42 Boorara on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | 1921A |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 41st Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'On the BRAY CORBIE Road north of SAILLY LAURETTE on night 17th/18th April, 1918, this man, a lewis gunner, showed great courage and devotion to duty, in that he with his gun covered the exposed flank of a raiding patrol, and prevented the enemy from cutting off the patrol returning to the gap cut in the wire, after securing prisoners. He remained behind and covered the withdrawal, being the last to leave, and was under machine gun fire practically the whole time. His initiative and skilful handling of his gun was a big factor in the success of the enterprise. Private WHANNEL indeed displayed great bravery in the face of danger and set a very fine example to all his comrades. It was without doubt greatly due to his personal courage that the withdrawal of our patrol was so successfully carried out without sustaining any casualties.'
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| Family/military connections | Brother: 4564 Pte Alexander WHANNELL, 25th Bn, returned to Australia, 31 January 1918. |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
