The AIF Project

Arthur Heywood A'BECKETT

Date of birth18 June 1868
Place of birthNarree Warren, Victoria
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationGrazier
AddressBunyip, Gippsland, Victoria
Marital statusMarried
Height5' 10.5"
Weight173 lbs
Next of kinMrs a'Beckett, 'Ballantyre', Bunyip, Gippsland, Victoria
Enlistment date20 March 1915
Rank on enlistmentCaptain
Unit name4th Light Horse Regiment, 5th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/9/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A56 Palermo on 7 May 1915
Rank from Nominal RollCaptain
Unit from Nominal Roll4th Light Horse Regiment
FateReturned to Australia 23 August 1917
Discharge date11 October 1917
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli

Commenced return to Australia from Suez on board HS 'Boorara' 'for disposal', 23 August 1917 [disciplinary: 'services no longer required']; due Melbourne, 22 September 1917; appointment terminated (discharged), 11 October 1917.

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death9 April 1939
Age at death71
SourcesNAA: B2455, A'BECKETT Arthur Heywood

Print format    


© The AIF Project 2024, UNSW Canberra. Not to be reproduced without permission.