| Regimental number | 1818 |
| Place of birth | Ellesmere, England |
| Other Names | BECKETT, John |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21.2 |
| Height | 5' 3" |
| Weight | 120 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Hannah Beckett, 34 Love Lane, Ellesmere, Shropshire, England |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Place of enlistment | Hamilton, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 14th Battalion, 4th Reinforcement |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A9 Shropshire on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 14th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli Commenced return to Australia from Suez on board HS 'Karoola', 20 January 1916; discharged (medically unfit: shrapnel in ankle), Melbourne, 21 June 1916. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, SMITH John |
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