| Regimental number | 3459 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Ravenswood, Queensland |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Clerk |
| Address | c/o H J Ramsden, Home Hill via Ayr, South Queensland |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 32.9 |
| Height | 5' 6" |
| Weight | 112 lbs |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Annie Cecelia Beames, c/o Henry James Ramsden, Home Hill via Ayr, South Queensland |
| Previous military service | Served or 5 years in the 2nd Infantry (Kennedy) Regiment; discharged on completion of service. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Townsville, Queensland |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 25th Battalion, 8th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/42/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A55 Kyarra on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 25th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Ulysses', 10 September 1917; discharged (medically unfit: gun shot wound, lower jaw), Brisbane, 3 January 1918. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal Also served in World War II: Service No Q218189. |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, BEAMES Charles Alfred |
Postal Address:
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Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
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Campbell, ACT 2600
