| Regimental number | 25795 |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Next of kin | Father, J Beatson, Hastings |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on embarkation | Rifleman |
| Enlistment status | Volunteer |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, New Zealand Rifle Brigade, 11th Reinforcements to 1st and 2nd Battalions, E Company |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 64 Devon on |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Embarked with E Company, 17th Reinforcements, on board HMNZT 'Devon', from Wellington, 25 September 1916. Disembarked Devonport, England, and marched in to Sling Camp, Wiltshire, 21 November 1916. Proceeded overseas to France, 7 January 1917; disembarked Etaples and marched in to New Zealand Infantry and General Base Depot, 9 January 1917. Joined 1st Battalion, New Zealand Rifle Brigade, in the field, 5 February 1917. Attached to Divisional Train, 20 May 1917; rejoins unit, 19 June 1917. Proceeds to England on leave, 23 January 1918. Admitted to No 2 NZ General Hospital, Walton-on-Thames, 5 February 1918. Under surveillance for venereal disease, 3 November 1918; transferred to No 3 NZGeneral Hospital (Venereal Disease Section), Codford, 5 November 1918. Discharged from No 3 New Zealand General Hospital, Codford, 22 February 1919. Commenced return to New Zealand from Glasgow on board HMNZT 'Bhamo', 10 March 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | Nominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 41, p. 27 Archives New Zealand (Wellington), Agency AABK, Series 18805 |