| Regimental number | 232 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Orroroo, South Australia |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Striker |
| Address | Kent Town, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 25.5 |
| Height | 5' 8.75" |
| Weight | 170 lbs |
| Next of kin | Brother, Phil Maynard Beck, Ardrossan, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | Machine Gun Company 8, Reinforcement 2 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 24/13/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A17 Port Lincoln on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 5th Machine Gun Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Plaque in South Australian Garden of Remembrance |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Port Melbourne', 5 July 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Adelaide, 2 October 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 72 |
| Place of burial | Maitland Cemetery, South Australia |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, BECK Frank Lester |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
