| Regimental number | 12469 |
| Place of birth | New Bridge, England |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Salesman |
| Address | Manly, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 29 |
| Height | 5' 5.25" |
| Weight | 128 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, J Beach, Fernleigh, Newbridge, Monmouthshire, England |
| Previous military service | Served in the Middlesex Yeomanry, Territorial Force. Previously rejected for AIF enlistment on account of eyesight. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Sydney, New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | Driver |
| Unit name | Army Service Corps August 1916 Reinforcements |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 25/108/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A68 Anchises on |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A49 Seang Choon on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Driver |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Division Train |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Euripides', 6 September 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Sydney, 8 December 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal Also served in World War II: Service No N99116. |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, BEACH James Austin |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
