| Regimental number | 18477 |
| Place of birth | Perth, Western Australia |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | School teacher & telegraphist |
| Address | Round Hill, via Moora, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Height | 5' 6.25" |
| Weight | 126 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, Samuel Gilbert Beach, Toodyay, Western Australia |
| Previous military service | Served for 4 years in the Cadets. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Place of enlistment | Blackboy Hill, Western Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Sapper |
| Unit name | Divisional Signal Company 2, Reinforcement 23 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 22/12/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A29 Suevic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sapper |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 4th Divisional Signal Company |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Work near Lihons on 22 August 1918. Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 109 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Konigin Louise', 21 June 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), 2 September 1919. Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal Also served in World War II: Service No W75890. |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, BEACH John Edward Charles |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
