| Regimental number | 4457 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Lawie, near Dunolly, Victoria |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Cohuna, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Next of kin | Father, Mr W H Connell, Cohuna, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 7th Battalion, 14th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/24/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A32 Themistocles on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 57th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Plaque in Victorian Garden of Remembrance |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Became sick while serving in France and was sent to England for hospitalisation After his return took up a soldier settlers block at Elmore near Bendigo, Victoria and worked the land until his retirement in 1956 Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 72 |
| Place of burial | Elmore Cemetery, Victoria |