BECKENSALL, Walter Herbert
(Service number 190)
| First Rank | Last Rank | Private |
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Birth
| Date | Unknown | Place of Birth | Timaru |
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Enlistment Information
| Date | 22 August 1914 | Age | 31 yrs 4 mths |
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| Address at Enlistment | McIlwarith Street, North Carlton, Victoria | ||
| Occupation | Bootmaker | ||
| Previous Military Experience | 5th Aust. Infantry. Left on acount of business; | ||
| Marital Status | Stated he was Widowed, but incorrect - wife was living. Also stated he had one son, but in fact he had two sons. | ||
| Next of Kin | Francis Walter BECKENSALL, 94 Canning Street, Carlton, Victoria (son). Later of 74 Holmes Rd, E Brunswick | ||
Military Service
| Served with | Australian Imperial Forces | Served in | Australian Army (60th Infantry) |
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Embarkation Information
| Body on Embarkation | Australian Imperial Force | ||
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| Unit, Squadron, or Ship | 7th Battalion | ||
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| Last Unit Served With | 7th Battalion (Infantry) | ||
Military Awards
| Campaigns | Gallipoli | ||
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| Service Medals | 1914-15 Star; British War Medal; Victory Medal | ||
Award Circumstances and Date
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Prisoner of War Information
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Death
| Date | 25 April 1915 | Age | 32 yrs |
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| Place of Death | Dardanelles, Gallipoli, Turkey | ||
| Cause | Killed in action | ||
| Memorial or Cemetery | Lone Pine Memorial, Gallipoli, Turkey | ||
| New Zealand Memorials | Australian War Memorial, Canberra | ||
Biographical Notes
Youngest son of John or George and Jane BECKENSALL. Born at Timaru. Family was in Timaru in 1882, Family went to Australia about 1886. Enlisted with the Australian Forces. His name appears on the Australian War Memorial in Canberra. In 1915 his mother was living at Richmond, Victoria, Australia. His Memorial plaque and scroll were sent 22 June 1921 to his Widow, Mrs Henrietta L. RUSSELL, in trust for his eldest son. His effects which were noted included wallet, photo, leather case, belt.
Sources
CWGC [27 August 2013]; The Melbourne Argus, 21 June 1915 - Death notice [05 September 2013]; Australian Imperial Force - Nominal Roll [05 September 2013]; Australian War Memorial - Roll of Honour [05 September 2013]
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