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Charles BEAVIS

Regimental number3693
Place of birthTwickenham England
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationClerk
AddressSt Kilda, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation21
Next of kinFather, Charles J Beavis, 26 Gordon Avenue, St Kilda, Melbourne, Victoria
Enlistment date28 July 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name14th Battalion, 12th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/31/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on 23 November 1915
Rank from Nominal RollSergeant
Unit from Nominal Roll12th Field Artillery Brigade
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Meritorious Service Medal (altered to Military Medal)


Work at Robecq, Strazeele and the Somme operations from 8 August 1918, especially at Dranoutre on 20 March 1918.
Recommendation date: 27 September 1918

FateReturned to Australia 11 May 1919
Medals

Military Medal

'Near RAVELSBERG on the 21st March, 1918, when the 47th Battery Horse Lines were being heavily shelled with H.V. Guns, No. 3693 Sergeant BEAVIS showed the greatest gallantry and initiative. He was continuously in the lines and released many unwounded horses at great personal risk; showing a magnificent example to the men of his section. I wish to recommend No. 3693 Sergeant Charles BEAVIS for the Military Medal.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 75
Date: 17 June 1919

Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front

Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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