| Regimental number | 1504 |
| Place of birth | Tooradin, Victoria |
| School | Kooweerup State School, Victoria |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Blacksmith |
| Address | Koo-wee-rup, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 25 |
| Next of kin | Father, John Bethune, Koo-wee-rup, Victoria |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 3rd Pioneer Battalion, A Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 14/15/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A62 Wandilla on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Pioneer Battalion |
| Fate | Killed in Action |
| Place of death or wounding | Bray, Somme Sector, France |
| Age at death | 28.10 |
| Place of burial | Beacon Cemetery (Plot V, Row J, Grave No. 2), Sailly-Laurette, France |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 173 |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 2833 Pte Alexander John BETHUNE, 3rd Pioneer Battalion. |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
