| Regimental number | 1628 |
| Place of birth | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Carpenter |
| Address | Elinor Terrace, Woodley Park, Glen Osmond, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Next of kin | Father, Mr Joseph Axtell, Woodley Park, Glen Osmond, South Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 50th Battalion, 2nd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/67/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A60 Aeneas on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 50th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'On the 13th September, 1918 near LE VERGUIER North West of ST. QUENTIN, during a counter-attack a strong force of the enemy bombers repeatedly attempted to surmount a barricade in a trench leading to our lines. Private AXTELL advanced single-handed, under heavy fire, with a Lewis gun and compelled the enemy to abandon the attack at this point.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 115 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
