Robert Beatham
Recipient of the Victoria Cross (1894–1918) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Robert Matthew Beatham, VC (16 June 1894 – 11 August 1918) was a British-born Australian recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest award for gallantry "in the face of the enemy" that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces. He saw action in the Australian Imperial Force during the First World War and fell at the Battle of Amiens.
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Robert Matthew Beatham | |
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Born | (1894-06-16)16 June 1894 Glassonby, Cumberland, England |
Died | 11 August 1918(1918-08-11) (aged 24) Rosières, France |
Allegiance | Australia |
Service/ | Australian Army |
Years of service | 1915–18 |
Rank | Private |
Unit | 8th Battalion |
Battles/wars | First World War |
Awards | Victoria Cross |
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