| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Sydney, New South Wales |
| School | Mudgee Gammar School; Barker College, Sydney; St Andrew's College, University of Sydney |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Medical practitioner |
| Address | Royal Hospital, North Shore |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 25 |
| Next of kin | Father, Robert Beith, 'Dalmeny', Kiama, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | 25th Australian Army Medical Corps |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Captain |
| Unit name | Medical Officers |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A12 Saldanha on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant-Colonel |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | Australian Army Medical Corps |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Mention in Despatches Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette' No. 31728 (12 January 1920); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 33 (1 April 1920). |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Service Order Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 30 Date: |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Palestine Joined 2nd Field Ambulance, Gallipoli, 19 July 1915. On duty aboard Hospital Ship 'Gascon', 17 August 1915. Contracted dysentery, 5 September 1915; returned to duty, 1 October 1915. Rejoined 4th Light Horse Regiment, Gallipoli, 30 October 1915. Promoted Major, 14 November 1916. Transferred to 1st Australian General Hospital, 26 June 1917. Transferred 1st Light Horse Field Ambulance, 10 September 1917. Promoted Temporary Lieutenant Colonel while commanding 2nd Light Horse Field Ambulance, 23 October 1917. Promoted Lieutenant Colonel, 11 November 1918. Commenced return to Australia from Suez on board HT 'Berrima', 15 January 1919; appointment terminated ('family reasons'), Brisbane, 28 April 1919. Medals: Distinguished Service Order, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal. |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 86 |
| Place of burial | Newcastle Memorial Park, New South Wales |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, BEITH John Robert McNeil |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
