| Regimental number | 3127 |
| Place of birth | Carlton, Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Driver |
| Address | North Carlton, Victoria |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 27.2 |
| Height | 5' 4.5" |
| Weight | 119 lbs |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Ellen Maud Cannell, 807 Drummond Street, North Carlton, Victoria |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Place of enlistment | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 59th Battalion, 8th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/76/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A7 Medic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 59th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Wounded in action, 25 April 1918 (gun shot wound, left arm). Commenced return to Australia on board HS 'Wiltshire', 23 July 1918; discharged (medically unfit), Melbourne, 23 May 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, CANNELL William |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
