| Regimental number | 2373 |
| Place of birth | Yass New South Wales |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Carpenter |
| Address | Yass, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18 |
| Next of kin | Father, Robert Beasy, Yass, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | 43rd Infantry |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 56th Battalion, 5th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/73/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A60 Aeneas on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 56th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Plaque in New South Wales Garden of Remembrance |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'On 1st September 1918 during the attack on PERONNE, as a Runner attached to advanced Battalion Headquarters, he displayed conspicuous bravery, tireless energy and devotion to duty. On five different occasions he succeeded with the utmost despatch in delivering important messages to Company Commanders in very forward positions. On each occasion he had to pass through an intense shell and Machine Gun barrage and always succeeded in bringing back valuable information obtained through his own personal observation regarding the progress of the attack. On 2nd September 1918 during the resumption of the attack he repeatedly carried messages to the front line, successfully negotiating intense shell and Machine Gun fire. His coolness, courage and energy were remarkable. In spite of the fact that he was weary from want of sleep and the effects of gas, and I cannot speak too highly of his splendid work. I very strongly recommend this man for the Military Medal.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 109 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
