| Regimental number | 6221 |
| Place of birth | Coleraine, Victoria |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Coleraine, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 26 |
| Next of kin | Father, J Beaton, Coleraine, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 8th Battalion, 20th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/25/5 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A14 Euripides on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 8th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | *Neil spelt Niel |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Plaque in Victorian Garden of Remembrance |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 6224 Pte Herbert Dugald BEATON, 8th Bn, killed in action, 22 April 1917. |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
