James Burleigh BELL

BELL, James Burleigh

Service Numbers: Not yet discovered
Enlisted: Not yet discovered
Last Rank: Major
Last Unit: 2nd Australian General Hospital: AIF
Born: Geelong, Victoria, Australia, 27 April 1885
Home Town: Not yet discovered
Schooling: Not yet discovered
Occupation: Not yet discovered
Died: Sherbrooke, Victoria, Australia, 20 February 1950, aged 64 years, cause of death not yet discovered
Cemetery: Ferntree Gully Cemetery, Victoria
Church of England, Section A, Row 6, Plot 6
Memorials: Belmont Geelong Lodge of Unity and Prudence No 5 Honor Roll, Geelong Hospital Members of Staff Honor Roll
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Biography contributed by Sandra Barry

James was the son of James Bell and Catherine Wilkins nee Bell.

Dr Bell, was a returned soldier of both the First and Second A.I.F. With each, he saw service overseas and held the rank of  Major.

Brought to the notice of Secretary of State for War Office for valuable services rendered in connection with the War.  28.8.1919

In 1920 James married Staff Nurse Elva Jessie Cave.

Dr Bell passed away following an operation.

He was survived by his wife and daughter.

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