| Regimental number | 17 |
| Place of birth | Lake Charm, Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Lake Boga, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 27 |
| Next of kin | Father, W T Connell, Lake Boga, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 21st Battalion, Headquarters |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/38/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A38 Ulysses on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Driver |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 24th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Meritorious Service Medal Work from 17 September 1917 to 18 February 1918. Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Meritorious Service Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty when in charge of whell and pack transport in the forward area during the period 17th September, 1917, to 18th February, 1918. From 1st to 9th October, 1917, he was continually under very heavy shell fire, and nightly went forward with supplies to the Battalion when in the front line and supports. The country over which had had to work was most difficult owing to climatic conditions and was continuously swept by rifle, machine gun and shell fire. He showed great initiative and determination and never once failed the troops in the line. For adaptability, tact, organisation and energy this N.C.O. is exceptional, and ths slight casualties sustained in horses and men by the Transport Section is undoubtedly due to the zeal of this N.C.O.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 110 Date: |
| Family/military connections | Cousin: 2209 Driver John Alexander CONNELL, 1st Field Artillery Brigade, died of wounds, 12 October 1917. |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Meritorious Service Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
