| Regimental number | 1978 |
| Date of birth | 20 December 1897 |
| Place of birth | Baarmutha, Victoria |
| School | Three Mile State School, near Beechworth, Victoria. |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Barrmutha, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18 |
| Next of kin | Father, Mr F B Beel, Barrmutha, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | 8 June 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 3rd Pioneer Battalion, Reinforcement 2 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 14/15/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A32 Themistocles on 28 July 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 5th Pioneer Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 8 July 1919 |
| Miscellaneous details | Correct spelling of address is Baarmutha, Victoria |
| Date of death | 4 September 1963 |
| Place of burial | Wangaratta Cemetery, Victoria |