| Regimental number | 3513 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Melbourne, Victoria |
| School | Melbourne Church of England Grammar School, Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Draftsman |
| Address | 96 Rathmines Street, Fairfield, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Next of kin | Father, Charles Besley, 96 Rathmines Street, Fairfield, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 29th Battalion, 8th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/46/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A67 Orsova on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 31st Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 97 |
| Place of burial | Cremated: Fawkner Crematorium, Melbourne, Victoria |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
