| Regimental number | 6062 |
| Place of birth | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Clerk |
| Address | 111 Athol Street, Moonee Ponds, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18 |
| Next of kin | G Beachcroft, 111 Athol Street, Moonee Ponds, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | 29 May 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 6th Battalion, 20th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/23/5 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A14 Euripides on 11 September 1916 |
| Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | See No. 6395 Edward Salmon BEACHCROFT, Enlistment Date, 13/5/1916 |
| Family/military connections | Brothers: 7490 Pte Frederick Wiston BEACHCROFT, 14th Bn, returned to Australia, 24 December 1918; 3243 Pte Arthur Leslie BEACHCROFT, 6th Bn, returned to Australia, 12 December 1918. |