| Regimental number | 689 |
| Place of birth | Williamstown, Victoria |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Clerk |
| Address | Victoria Parade, Claremont, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 28 |
| Next of kin | Father, Chas Chessell, Victoria Parade, Claremont, Western Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 44th Battalion, D Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/61/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A29 Suevic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Warrant Officer (Class I) |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Division Headquarters |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
MSM Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Meritorious Service Medal 'Warrant Officer D.L. CHESSELL, Headquarters 3rd Australian Division, has served in the General Staff Office, since the arrival of the Division in FRANCE. Since 20th September, 1917, he as been the Senior Clerk, and has carried out his duties in a most satisfactory and painstaking manner. The preparation incidental to the Division's participation in the Third Battle of YPRES imposed a severe strain on the Clerical Staff, and the highly efficient manner in which the staff performed its duties was largely due to the energy and cheerfulness displayed by W.O. CHESSELL. This Warrant Officer's services and devotion to duty are deserving of special recognition.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 110 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Meritorious Service Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
