Regimental number | 2988 |
Place of birth | Inverell, New South Wales |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Labourer |
Address | Tackinbri, New South Wales |
Marital status | Widower |
Age at embarkation | 30.2 |
Height | 5' 10.25" |
Weight | 144 lbs |
Next of kin | Son, William John Beach, c/o Mrs. Margaret Richards, P.O., Moree, New South Wales |
Previous military service | Nil |
Enlistment date | |
Place of enlistment | Narrabri, New South Wales |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 6th Light Horse Regiment, 22nd Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/11/4 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A13 Katuna on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 6th Light Horse Regiment |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Discharge date | |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Palestine Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Port Darwin', 12 July 1918; discharged (medically unfit), 27 January 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal Also served in World War II: Service No N106086. |
Date of death | |
Age at death | 81 |
Place of burial | Springvale Cemetery, Victoria |
Sources | NAA: B2455, BEACH William |