| Regimental number | 3027 |
| Place of birth | Blackburn, England |
| School | Church of England School |
| Age on arrival in Australia | 15 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Jandakot, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 27 |
| Next of kin | Brother, Percy Beesley, Jandakot, Western Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 44th Battalion, 7th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/61/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A28 Miltiades on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 44th Battalion |
| Other details from Roll of Honour Circular | "One of four brothers who fought for King and Counry." |
| Fate | Died of wounds |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 29 |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 29 |
| Place of burial | Templeux-le-Guerard British Cemetery (Plot II, Row F, Grave No. 36), France |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 137 |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: William Henry and Jane BEESLEY. Native of Blackburn, England |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 4 fought in the war. |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
