| Regimental number | 868 |
| Place of birth | Gorebridge Scotland |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Mill hand |
| Address | East Kirup, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 27 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Beattie, Easter Broomhouse, Dunbar, Scotland |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 11th Battalion, H Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/28/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board Transport A11 Ascanius on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 11th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Plaque in Western Australia Garden of Remembrance |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'At Algincourt on 15thg April 1917, during a strong attack by the enemy. Leiutenant Beattie by his courageous example and leadership enabled his post to hold out for some considerable time against the enemy who was very strong in numbers and who had surrounded the post. Under very heavy fire he went out in broad daylight and carried in Sergeant H.P. Walker who was wounded, thus saving his life. Later the survivors of the post were captured but only when the Battalion and Brigade Reserves were in position in the main line of resistance. Wounded and taken Prisoner of War, 15th April 1917.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 38 Date: |
| Other details | Medals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
