| Regimental number | 461 |
| Place of birth | Kirkstall, Victoria |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Railway employe |
| Address | Ferguson Street, Camperdown, Victoria |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 33 |
| Next of kin | Father, Robert Beames, Timboon, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | 18 August 1914 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 8th Battalion, D Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/25/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A24 Benalla on 19 October 1914 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 8th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 29 July 1915 |
