| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Warrnambool, Victoria |
| Other Names | BEATTIE, Lawrence Joseph |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Soldier |
| Address | 14 John Street, East Brunswick, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 32 |
| Height | 5' 10" |
| Weight | 175 lbs |
| Next of kin | Brother, Francis Patrick Beattie, 14 John Street, East Brunswick, Victoria |
| Previous military service | Served for 4 years 6 months in the Royal Australian Garrison Artillery; 3 years in the Instructional Staff. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Bendigo, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Lieutenant |
| Unit name | 38th Battalion, 3rd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/55/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A9 Shropshire on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Captain |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 38th Battalion |
| Promotions |
Captain Unit: 38th Battalion Promotion date: |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Mention in Despatches Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette' No. 31448 (11 July 1919); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 124 (30 October 1919). |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, BEATTIE Laurence Joseph |