'For conspicuous gallantryand devotion to duty during the operations on October 8th, 1918, near Crevecoeur. While leading his platoon forward Sergt Bell was wounded by a piece of H.E. Shell. He had his wound dressed and refused to go out, continuing to lead his Platoon. Although the enemy barrage was was a very havy one and 40 per cent of the Platoon were casualties Sergt Bell contonued his advance, and, when opposed by several machine gun nests, he gallantly charged the posts with his platoon, put the guns out of action killing or capturing the crews. He showed a fine disregard of danger and inspired all with his brave leadership.'
Source: 'London Gazette'
Date: 14 May 1919

Regimental number	23474
Occupation	Law clerk
Next of kin	Mother, Mrs Mary Jane Bell, 18 Neville Street, Parkside, Dunedin
Rank on embarkation	Sergeant
Unit name	New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 13th Reinforcements, Otago Infantry Battalion, D Company
Embarkation details	Unit embarked from Wellington on 27 May 1916
Final rank	Sergeant
Final unit	4th Battalion, New Zealand Rifle Brigade
Medals	Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantryand devotion to duty during the operations on October 8th, 1918, near Crevecoeur. While leading his platoon forward Sergt Bell was wounded by a piece of H.E. Shell. He had his wound dressed and refused to go out, continuing to lead his Platoon. Although the enemy barrage was was a very havy one and 40 per cent of the Platoon were casualties Sergt Bell contonued his advance, and, when opposed by several machine gun nests, he gallantly charged the posts with his platoon, put the guns out of action killing or capturing the crews. He showed a fine disregard of danger and inspired all with his brave leadership.' Source: 'London Gazette' Date: 14 May 1919
Other details	War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Sources	Nominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 33, p. 13