| Service number | 1964 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Ordinary Seaman |
| Unit | HMAS Sydney |
| Service | Royal Australian Navy |
| Conflict/Operation | First World War, 1914-1918 |
| Conflict Eligibility Date | First World War, 1914-1921 |
| Date of Death | 09 November 1914 |
| Place of Death | Cocos Keeling Islands, Indian Ocean |
| Cause of Death | Killed in action |
| Place of Association | Melbourne, Victoria, Australia |
| Cemetery or Memorial Details | Plymouth Naval Memorial, Plymouth, Devon, England, United Kingdom |
| Source | AWM144 Roll of Honour cards, 1914-1918 War, Royal Australian Navy |
Roll of Honour Robert William Bell
Location on the Roll of Honour
Robert William Bell's name is located at panel 1 in the Commemorative Area at the Australian War Memorial (as indicated by the poppy on the plan).
Personal Service Records
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War Graves
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Roll of Honour name projection
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