Regimental number | 22 |
Place of birth | Dunolly, Victoria |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Road overseer |
Address | Avoca, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 29 |
Next of kin | Father, James E Beavis, Avoca, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Place of enlistment | Ararat, Victoria |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 39th Battalion, A Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/56/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on |
Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 39th Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Cross Recommendation date: |
Other details from Roll of Honour Circular | Wounded 7/6/17, 1/12/17, 12/7/18 (mortally). |
Fate | Died of wounds |
Date of death | |
Age at death | 32 |
Place of burial | St. Pierra Cemetery (Plot XIII, Row F, Grave No. 6), Amiens, France |
Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During a raid on the enemy he was leader of the flank storming party, and led his men with splendid dash and excellent judgment. He was the first to enter the enemy trench, and did not leave until the last of his party had withdrawn. On several occasions, he rendered invaluable service in reconnoitring the ground in front of the enemy line, and supplied information which materially assisted in the success of the whole operation.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 95 Date: Military Cross Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 185 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Cross, British War Medal, Victory Medal |