Regimental number | 2742 |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Labourer |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 21 |
Next of kin | J Beacham, Glassonby, Kirkoswald, Cumberland, England |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 8th Battalion, 8th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/25/3 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board SS Makarini on |
Fate | No details of fate entered on Nominal Roll |
Medals |
Victoria Cross 'For most conspicuous bravery and self sacrifice during the attack north of Rosieres, east of Amiens, on the 9th August, 1918. When the advance was held up by heavy machine gun fire, Private Beacham dashed forward, and, assisted by one man, bombed and fought the crews of four enemy machine guns, killing ten of them and capturing ten others, thus facilitating the advance and saving many casualties. When the final objective was reached although previously wounded, he again dashed forward and bombed a machine gun, being riddled with bullets and killed in doing so. The valour displayed by this gallant soldier inspired all ranks in a wonderful manner.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61 Date: |