| Regimental number | 3674 |
| Place of birth | England |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Hareweath Avenue, Canterbury, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Sister, Miss Margaret Nottingham, c/o Mrs Bradshaw, Hareweath Avenue, Canterbury, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 24th Battalion, 8th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/41/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A19 Afric on |
| Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | missing page |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: James and Margaret NOTTINGHAM. Plaque in Victorian Garden of Remembrance. |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry at Herleville Wood, 23 August, 1918. When his company was held up by machine gun fire from a strong hostile position, he dashed forward and bombed the next, killing two gun crews and silencing the third gun.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 35 Date: Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during the attack North of ROSIERES on the 9th August 1918. When the line was held up by very heavy machine gun fire and Private BEATHAM dashed forward to attack the guns, this soldier followed him and assisted in disposisng of two of the teams. He then turned one of the enemy machine guns on to a pockets of the enemy who were firing with rifles on out troops and knocked them out, killing or wounding all in the posts. He was conspicuous throughout the advance, showing a fine example of courage and devotion to duty.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 109 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 44 |
| Place of burial | Springvale Cemetery, Victoria |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
