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Roland Ralph BEACHAM

Regimental number3771
Date of birth12 May 1898
Place of birthProspect, South Australia
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationClerk
AddressProspect, South Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation18.1
Height5' 7.25"
Weight123 lbs
Next of kinMother, Mrs Harriet Alice Beacham, 29 Marion Place, Prospect, South Australia
Previous military serviceServed for 3 years in the Senior Cadets; still serving at time of AIF enlistment.
Enlistment date11 August 1916
Place of enlistmentAdelaide, South Australia
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name32nd Battalion, 9th Reinforcement
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A73 Commonwealth on 21 September 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll43rd Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 12 June 1919
Discharge date23 September 1919
Other details

War service: Western Front

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Themistocles', 12 June 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), 23 September 1919.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal

Also served in World War II: Service No S68408.
SourcesNAA: B2455, BEACHAM Roland Ralph

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