| Regimental number | 6/4200 |
| Occupation | Railway hand |
| Next of kin | Father, A Beasley, 1 Sandringham Road, Nottingham, England |
| Rank on embarkation | Sergeant |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 11th Reinforcements, Canterbury Infantry Battalion, C Company |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on |
| The Infantry component of the 11th Reinforcements left New Zealand on board two ships (HMNZT 49 'Maunganui' and HMNZT 50 'Tahiti'). It is not possible from the Nominal Roll to determine on which ship an individual embarked. The Nominal Roll gives the date of departure as 1 April 1916; harbour records indicate that the actual date of embarkation was 2 April 1916. | |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in an attack. He led four machine guns forward through a heavy barrage, and though suffering heavy casualties amongst his teams he succeeded in bringing all his guns into action in support of the advancing infantry. He maintained communication about the forward situation which was of great value, and was cool, capable, and determined throughout.'
Source: 'London Gazette' Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Cross, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | Nominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 28, p. 10 |