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John Edward BEVEN

Regimental number3129
Place of birthColebrook, Tasmania
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationLabourer
AddressColebrook, Tasmania
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation26
Next of kinFather, Michael Beven, Colebrook, Tasmania
Enlistment date31 October 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name40th Battalion, 7th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/57/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A48 Seang Bee on 10 February 1917
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll40th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 31 July 1918
Miscellaneous information from
  cemetery records
Photo: Andrew Richardson
Family/military connectionsBrother: 3130 Pte William Francis BEVEN, 40th Bn, returned to Australia, 30 January 1918.
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death29 July 1962
Age at death71
Place of burialSt Patrick's Catholic Cemetery, Colebrook, Tasmania

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