Regimental number | 1507 |
Date of birth | |
Place of birth | Adelaide, South Australia |
Religion | Methodist |
Occupation | Butcher |
Address | 31 Victoria Street, Goodwood, South Australia |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 18.4 |
Height | 5' 4" |
Weight | 137 lbs |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Emily Beck, 31 Victoria Street, Goodwood, South Australia |
Previous military service | Nil (exempt area under Compulsory Military Training scheme) |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Place of enlistment | Adelaide, South Australia |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 27th Battalion, 1st Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/44/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A2 Geelong on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 27th Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | *Given name Victor William |
Discharge date | |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli Commenced return to Australia from Suez on board HS 'Karoola', 8 May 1916; discharged (medically unfit: neurasthenia), Sydney, 22 June 1916. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal Also served in World War II: Service No S212103. |
Date of death | |
Age at death | 67 |
Place of burial | West Terrace Cemetery, Adelaide, South Australia |
Sources | NAA: B2455, BECK Victor William Henry |