Loyal (North Lancashire) Regiment (attached Signal Brigade).

Later served in the Army Service Corps as T/423337, Private.

Awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal in the London Gazette of 26 January 1918.

Seel was a native of Nelson, Lancashire.

The citation for the Distinguished Conduct Medal published in the London Gazette reads, "For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When carrying a message from brigade headquarters to a forward station he was badley wounded in both thighs and in the head by a shell when within 500 yards of his destination. Notwithstanding this he continued his journey crawling, and successfully delivered his despatches, by his pluck and determination earning the admiration of all".