| Regimental number | 2885 |
| Place of birth | London, England |
| Religion | Baptist |
| Occupation | Clerk |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Father, W.J. Beale, 28 Burnley Road, Dollis Hill, Neasdon, London N.W., England |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Sydney, New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 31st Battalion, 5th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/48/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A68 Anchises on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | AIF Headquarters |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: Medaille Militaire Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Discharged |
| Medals |
Legion d'Honneur: Medaille Militaire (France) 'At NOREUIL on the 8th April, 1917, Lance Sergeant BEALE was in charge of his platoon working on a road through the village. A very sudden and heavy shell fire was brought to bear on the party by the enemy, causing casualties. As further work was impossible, Lance Sergeant BEL withdrew his men from the village to a more sheltered spot and seeing that some were missing went back to NEROL which was still being heavily shelled, searched for his men who had taken refuge behind walls etc. and brought them all out. This necessitated several journeys into the village. He also saw that the wounded were taken clear of the village. His action undoubtedly saved further casualties.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 189 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Medaille Militaire, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
