Regimental number | 878 |
Place of birth | Devon England |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Carter |
Address | Condong, Tweed River, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 20 |
Next of kin | Father, Richard Wm Beadon, Woodgate, Wellington Somerset, England |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 15th Battalion, F Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/32/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A40 Ceramic on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 15th Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal Recommendation date: |
Fate | Discharged |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. Having lost his rifle in an attack, armed only with a shovel, he attacked an enemy position single handed, and captured seven prisoners. His work throughout the operations was of the highest standard, and his coolness and gallantry inspired all ranks.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 95 Date: |