| Regimental number | 65 |
| Place of birth | Irishtown near Northam, Western Australia |
| School | Irishtown State School and Private Tuition at home |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Goomalling, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 29 |
| Next of kin | Father, W G Eatom, Goonmalling, Western Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 10th Light Horse Regiment, A Squadron |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/15/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A47 Mashobra on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 51st Battalion |
| Other details from Roll of Honour Circular | "He was actively connected with all classes of sport in his district, being a fair cricketer and footballer, a splendid horseman and a good rifle shot. He distinguished himself in rifle shot with the 10th Light Horse Regt. in camp and afterwards as a sniper in Gallipoli. He was with the 11th L H Regiment on the famous 7th of August, and fought in signalling by ...... with the 31st Battalion in France." Details from Father. |
| Fate | Killed in Action |
| Place of death or wounding | Ploegsteert, Belgium |
| Age at death | 32.5 |
| Place of burial | Messines Ridge British Cemetery (Plot III, Row E, Grave No. 33), Belgium |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 152 |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: William and Hanora EATON, Margerin, Goomalling, Western Australia |
| Family/military connections | Two of his cousins were also killed (Alfred and Herbert Beard) in action. He left Northam with the first member of the 10th Light Horse. |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
