| Regimental number | 875 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Bristol Street, Eastwood, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Height | 5' 10" |
| Weight | 170 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, Arthur G Beames, Bristol Street, Eastwood, Adelaide, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 10th Battalion, F Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/27/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board Transport A11 Ascanius on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 10th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Married Christina BALLANTYNE, sprinster, United Free Chruch of Scotland, Glasgow, 11 October 1918. Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Waheha', 10 May 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Adelaide, 28 July 1919. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal Also served in World War II: Service No S70073. |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 78 |
| Place of burial | Centennial Park Cemetery, Adelaide, South Australia |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, BEAMES George Darling |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
