| Regimental number | 6 |
| Place of birth | Willowie, South Australia |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Electrician |
| Address | 4 Regent Street, Ryde, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 28 |
| Height | 5' 7.5" |
| Weight | 150 lbs |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs. F.J. J Besanko, Yorktown, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Served in the Colonial Forces |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Sydney, New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 4th Battalion, A Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/21/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A14 Euripides on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 4th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: Distinguished Conduct Medal Recommendation date: Cross of St. George 1st Class (Russian) Recommendation date: Victoria Cross May have been converted to Military Medal. (see other entry) Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. Although himself severely wounded, he rescued a wounded man under very heavy fire.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 116 Date: Military Medal 'At a critical forward position in the Turkish trenches at Lonesome Pine on 6th August 1915 this N.C.O. built up a sandbag barricade across a trench along which rifle fire was causing serious losses. Later he showed great courage in covering live enemy bombs and coolness in throwing ours, and further, assisted in consolidating the position.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 62 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Botany Cemetery |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, BESANKO Cyril Victor Moyle |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
