| Regimental number | 551 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Geelong, VIctoria |
| Religion | Wesleyan |
| Occupation | Grocer |
| Address | Swanston Street, Geelong, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18 |
| Height | 5' 9.5" |
| Weight | 144 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, Mr J.C.M. Beamond, Swanston Street, Geelong, Victoria |
| Previous military service | Served for 3 years in the Senior Cadets, 69th Infantry. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Corporal |
| Unit name | 14th Battalion, E Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/31/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board A38 Ulysses on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Captain |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 14th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Mention in Despatches Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette', second Supplement, No. 29890 (2 January 1917); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 103 (29 June 1917). |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. This officer was in command of a company which took over a position hastily consolidated, after having captured it, but which remained heavily enfiladed by hostile artillery and machine gun fire. He promptly grasped the situation, and so disposed his forces that the defence of the locality was insured and the casualties reduced to a minimum. The energy and devotion to duty he displayed in consolidating this valuable position were no less than the courage with which he exposed himself under heavy fire, and his example had a most inspiring effect on his men.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 15 Date: Mention in Despatches Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No 103 Date: |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Themistocles', 10 October 1918; appointment terminated, 19 February 1919Medals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal Also served in World War II: Service No V151088. |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 69 |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, BEAMOND William Robert |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
