| Regimental number | 1840 |
| Other Names | BESTER |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Glen Huon, Tasmania |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20 |
| Next of kin | Father, William H Bester, Glen Huon, Tasmania |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 26th Battalion, 2nd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/43/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A67 Orsova on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 26th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal Name given on headstone as BESTER. |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 84 |
| Place of burial | New Norfolk Cemetery, Tasmania |