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 |