Ralph FitzRoger BEETHAM

Regimental number11/203
AddressBrancepeth, Masterton
Marital statusSingle
Next of kinFather, Hugh Beetham, Brancepeth, Masterton
Rank on embarkationTrooper
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, Main Body, Wellington Mounted Rifles Regiment
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on 16 October 1914
Members of the Wellington Mounted Rifles Regiment in the Main Body left New Zealand on board three ships ('Arawa', 'Orari', and 'Tahiti'). It is not possible from the Nominal Roll to determine on which ship an individual embarked.
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Mention in Despatches


'This Officer has performed his duties for the past 12 months to my entire satisfaction and in a manner deserving recognition.'
Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette', 1 June 1917.

Medals

Military Cross

'For devotion to duty during the period November 1915-June 1917. By his foresight, marked ability and thoroughness with which he performed his duties he rendered at all times most valuable service, but particularly so during the Messines operations, until he fell wounded.'
Source: 'London Gazette'
Date: 1 January 1917

Other detailsMedals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Wellington Mounted Rifles/Main Body

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