| Regimental number | 2037 |
| Place of birth | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Cigarmaker |
| Address | 218 Batman Street, West Melbourne, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs C Bevan, 218 Batman Street, West Melbourne, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 2nd Field Ambulance, Reinforcement 1 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 26/45/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A35 Berrima on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Field Ambulance |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal '(E. of Ypres) Splendid example of conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty as stretcher bearer.' Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty while in charge of a stretcher squads at MENIN ROAD, near YPRES, on 4th October 1917. Under exceptionally heavy shell fire he repeatedly rescued wounded and buried men. He set a splendid example throughout to the remainder of the Bearers by his courage and devotion to duty.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 2055 Pte William BEVAN, 2nd Field Artillery Brigade, returned to Australia, 24 January 1916. |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
