Regimental number | 2727 |
Place of birth | Childers, Queensland |
Religion | Presbyterian |
Occupation | Telegraphist |
Address | Childers, Queensland |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 22 |
Height | 5' 9.5" |
Weight | 122 lbs |
Next of kin | Father, William Beale Sen, Childers, Queensland |
Previous military service | Nil |
Enlistment date | |
Place of enlistment | Brisbane, Queensland |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 15th Battalion, 9th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/32/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A33 Ayrshire on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Staff Sergeant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 4th Divisional Signal Company |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Meritorious Service Medal Recommendation date: Meritorious Service Medal |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Meritorious Service Medal 'For consistent good work and devotion to duty as Signal Sergeant, No 5 Section. In all operations since 14th April 1918 this N.C.O. has carried out his work in an able and efficient manner, often working under heavy enemy fire and adverse circumstances, and for long periods. By his untiring energy, willingness, and cheerfulness Sergeant BEALE has at all times set a splendid example to his section.' Second statement reads: 'For extreme devotion to duty and gallant work. Sergeant BEALE has during the operations of 4th July and 8th August 1918 near Hamel by his courage initiative and gallantry been greatly instrumental in maintaining communications between M.G. Battalion Headquarters and Batteries. He has repeatedly under heavy shell fire supervised and encouraged his men and it has been greatly due to his efforts that this new section has been able to maintain excellent communications.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 67 Date: |
Discharge date | |
Family/military connections | Brother: 733 Pte William BEALE, 31st Bn, returned to Australia, 5 April 1918. |
Other details | Medals: Meritorious Service Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |