| Regimental number | 49 |
| Place of birth | South Tottenham, England |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Farm labourer |
| Address | Villeneuve, Kilcoy, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18.3 |
| Height | 5' 7" |
| Weight | 123 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Mary Jane Bevis, Villeneuve, Kilcoy, Queensland |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Brisbane, Queensland |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 42nd Battalion, A Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/59/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A30 Borda on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 41st Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 40 Pte Alfred BEVIS, 42nd Bn, returned to Australia, 31 July 1918. |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Wounded in action, 29 March 1918. Tried by Field General Court Martial, 19 July 1918. Found Not Guilty of Desertion but Guilty of Absent without Leave, 23-29 June 1918; sentenced to 30 days' Field Punishment No 2. Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Wahehe', 10 May 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Brisbane, 16 August 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 76 |
| Place of burial | Pinnaroo Lawn Cemetery and Crematorium, Bridgeman Downs, Queensland |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, BEVIS Harry |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
