| Regimental number | 11905 |
| Place of birth | Sydney New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Motor engineer |
| Address | Woollahra, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Mary Teresa Beeston, 2 Saber Street, Woollahra, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Motor Transport Driver |
| Unit name | Field Ambulance 9, Section A |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 26/52/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A8 Argyllshire on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Driver |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Mechanical Transport Company |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Plaque in New South Wales Garden of Remembrance |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'On the night 29th/30th September, 1918, while evacuating cases from an extremely dangerous position on BELLECOURT Road, a gas shell burst in close proximity to the car. The orderly who was walking ahead guiding the Driver was able to put his mask on at once but Driver BEESTON was unable to do so at the same time as controlling the car, and removing the patients from danger zone. He became gassed, but continued to drive his car to the Dressing Station where he collapsed. On coming to he promptly volunteered to return with his car as a number of patients awaited evacuation, but was not permitted to do so. This action showed a very keen sense of duty and the courage displayed had a great influence on the other Drivers, who were feeling the strain considerably at this time. This Driver has on all occasions shown himself a brave man and has set a splendid example to his comrades.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 115 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
