| Service number | 3894 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Private |
| Unit | 2nd Australian Pioneer Battalion |
| Service | Australian Imperial Force |
| Conflict/Operation | First World War, 1914-1918 |
| Date of Death | 14 November 1916 |
| Place of Death | France |
| Cause of Death | Killed in action |
| Place of Association | Yangan, Queensland, Australia |
| Cemetery or Memorial Details | Warlencourt British Cemetery, Warlencourt-Eaucourt, Arras, Nord Pas de Calais, France |
| Source | AWM145 Roll of Honour cards, 1914-1918 War, Army |
Roll of Honour Joseph Bentley Somerfield
Location on the Roll of Honour
Joseph Bentley Somerfield's name is located at panel 173 in the Commemorative Area at the Australian War Memorial (as indicated by the poppy on the plan).
Personal Service Records
For information about obtaining service records please see National Archives of Australia - Personal service records .
War Graves
The Office of Australian War Graves has the location and other information about war graves and memorials. Search the records of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission for details about First and Second World War graves.
Roll of Honour name projection
Joseph Bentley Somerfield's name will be projected onto the exterior of the Hall of Memory on:
- Thursday, 3 July 2025 at 5.12 am
For more information view the Roll of Honour name projections page.
Please note: These dates and times are estimates. The actual time of projection could also change as a result of weather and other factors, so it is advisable to check closer to the date. In the rare event of a temporary loss of electrical power, the names scheduled for display in that period will not appear until the next time listed.