| Regimental number | 1766 |
| Place of birth | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Religion | Congregational |
| Occupation | Railway officer |
| Address | Malvern, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 28 |
| Height | 5' 10" |
| Weight | 162 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs M Beattie, Lambeth Avenue, Malvern, Victoria |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | 15 March 1917 |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | 12 March 1917 |
| Place of enlistment | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Warrant Officer (Class I) |
| Unit name | Railway Unit, Section 5 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 15/9/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on 11 May 1917 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Australian Light Railway Operating Company |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 22 November 1919 |
| Discharge date | 6 March 1920 |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 2129 Pte Melville Maurice BEATTIE, 21st Bn, killed in action, 3 May 1917. |
| Other details | Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |