| Regimental number | 155 |
| Place of birth | Newcastle New South Wales |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Loco. fireman |
| Address | High Street, Plattsburg, Newcastle, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Alicia Jane Estell, High Street, Plattsburg, Newcastle, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 30th Battalion, B Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/47/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A72 Beltana on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 30th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'East of YPRES at Polygon Wood on the morning of 28th September an enemy counter-attack was made on the front of 32nd Battalion and the right half of our line. The attack was beaten off, but several enemy posts remained in the vicinity. This N.C.O. showed exceptional initiative and fearlessness in approaching and capturing enemy parties, the bold front displayed having a great effect on the enemy morale as they commenced to surrender all along the line. Later in the evening Sergeant Estell went forward and made an excellent reconnaissance of the pill-boxes at JUNIPER TRENCH with a view to rushing this position. When his Company Commander was wounded, Sergeant Estell took command of the platoon in a very efficient manner. his absolute disregard for his own safety has been a source of inspiration to the whole of his platoon, and I consider him worthy of special recognition.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 14179 Driver Thomas Henry ESTELL, 6th Field Artillery Brigade, returned to Australia, 10 April 1919; Uncle: 4484 Pte Harry ESTELL, 4th Bn, returned to Australia, 13 February 1919. |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Medals: Military 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
