Arthur Richard BECKEY

Regimental number2961
Date of birth3 March 1893
Place of birthRockhampton, Queensland
SchoolBirchip State School, Victoria
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationTimekeeper
AddressToowoomba, Queensland
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation23.5
Height5' 5.5"
Weight126 lbs
Next of kinFather, Arthur Lee Beckey, Bingera Street, Bundaberg, Queensland
Previous military serviceServed in the School Cadets.
Enlistment date4 September 1916
Place of enlistmentToowoomba, Queensland
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name47th Battalion, 7th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/64/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A74 Marathon on 27 October 1916
Regimental number from Nominal Roll2961A
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll50th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 15 June 1919
Place of death or woundingFrance
Age at death23
Discharge date11 September 1919
Other details

War service: Western Front

Wounded in action, 7 June 1917 (gun shot wound, left hand: slight).

Wounded in action, 12 October 1917 (gun shot wound, left hand, right thigh).

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Swakopmund', 15 June 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Brisbane, 11 September 1919.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal

Also served in World War II: Service No Q225121.
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