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Richard BEATTIE

Regimental number5990
Place of birthLiverpool England
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationLocomotive driver
AddressGeneral Post 0ffice, Perth, Western Australia
Marital statusMarried
Age at embarkation38
Next of kinWife, Mrs A Beattie, William Street, Armadale, Western Australia
Enlistment date27 March 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name11th Battalion, 19th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/28/4
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A28 Miltiades on 7 August 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll11th Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Military Cross


By courageous example and leadership held post against enemy and rendered valuable services. Also for gallant deed in rescuing a wounded man under fire.
Recommendation date: "Unspecified"

FateReturned to Australia 23 May 1917
Medals

Military Cross


Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 38
Date: 29 April 1920

Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: Military Cross, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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