| Regimental number | 17 |
| Place of birth | Ballarat, Victoria |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Motor mechanic |
| Address | Nerrina, Little Bendigo via Ballarat, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18 |
| Next of kin | Father, Frank Besemeres, 67 Lydiard Street, Ballarat, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 39th Battalion, A Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/56/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 7th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 61 |
| Place of burial | Ballarat (New) Cemetery, Victoria |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
