Volunteers of Essendon and Flemington, 1914-1918
Beck C H T Pte 2379 Cyril Hurst 16 Inf Bn 26 Labourer Single C of E
Address: Essendon, Ardoch St, 38
Next of Kin: Beck, M H, 38 Ardoch St, Essendon
Enlisted: 26 Apr 1915
Embarked: A61 Kanowna 24 Jun 1915 (Adelaide)
Awards: Recommended for a Corps mention for Gallantry at Pozieres.
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Date of death: 07/08/1916
CWGC: "Son of Matthew Henry Beck, of 9, Ardoch St., Essendon, Victoria, and the late Lilian Alice Beck. Born at Wangaratta, Victoria".
SERRE ROAD CEMETERY No.2
Private C. H. Beck, son of Mr. M. H. Beck, of 38 Ardoch street, Essendon, and who was closely identified with this locality and people, has enlisted in South Australia.
No Title. (1915, December 2). The Essendon Gazette and Keilor, Bulla and Broadmeadows Reporter (Moonee Ponds, Vic. : 1914 - 1918), p. 3 Edition: Morning. Retrieved January 20, 2012, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article74591064
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Lance-Sgt. Cyril Beck, who won his first stripe in the trenches at Gallipoli, was promoted to corporal in Egypt, and lance-sergeant last month. He writes that the Anzac boys, amongst them being a few Essendonites, are looking forward to something very big shortly, when they will all give a good account of themselves. He also acknowledges the incalculable benefits the Y.M.C.A. have showered upon. the men at the front. Lance-Sergt. Beck is the oldest son, of Mr. M. H. Beck, commercial traveller, Ardoch street, Essendon.
DEATH OF LIEUT. KEITH RAMSAY. (1916, May 25). The Essendon Gazette and Keilor, Bulla and Broadmeadows Reporter (Moonee Ponds, Vic. : 1914 - 1918), p. 5 Edition: Morning.. Retrieved January 30, 2012, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article74593058
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In a letter sent to Mr. M. H. Beck. Ardoch street, Essendon, the father of the late Sergt. C. H. Beck, who was killed in France, it appears that on the night of August 7th., Sergt. Beck called for volunteers to help bring in some wounded comrades. There was an immediate response from many of the brave lads. The party reached the first enemy trench, where their wounded pals were lying helpless, when the enemy opened fire on them. Sergt. Beck fell, mortally wounded. This is not war: it is simply murder.
ROLL OF HONOR. (1916, October 5). The Essendon Gazette and Keilor, Bulla and Broadmeadows Reporter (Moonee Ponds, Vic. : 1914 - 1918), p. 3 Edition: Morning.. Retrieved February 12, 2012, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article74594333
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War Service Commemorated
Essendon Town Hall A-F
Christ Church Roll of Honour
Moonee Ponds West State School
Essendon Gazette Roll of Honour killed
In Memoriam
BECK - In loving remembrance of my dear son
and our dear brother, Sergt C H Beck, killed in
action in France (Pozieres) August 7, 1916, after
service in Egypt, Gallipoli and France.
He died for his comrades.
(Inserted by his father, sisters and brothers.)
BECK - a tribute of love to the memory of our
dear brother, Sergeant Cyril H T Beck, who was
killed in action in France, August 7, 1916.
We miss and mourn you,
And dwell on the memory of the days that
have been.
(Inserted by his fond sister and brother-in-law
L??? and Brian Gilbertson.)
The Argus 7 August 1917
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BECK.-In loving memory of my dear son and
brother, Sergeant C. H. Beck, 48th Battalion,
who was killed in action at Pozieres on the
7th August, 1916.
Always happy and cheerful,
With a heart that knew no fear, He went to face
life's battles
For all he loved so dear.
"An Anzac."
-(Inserted by his loving father and brothers,
Ardoch street, Essendon.)
BECK.-In sad and loving memory of our dear
brother. Sergeant C. H. Beck, 48th Battalion,
who was killed in action at Pozieres on 7th
August, 1916.
Words of ours can ne'er express
The love we had for you.
You answered the call and gave your all,
Our hero brave and true.
-(Inserted by his fond and loving sisters,
Ardoch street, Essendon.)
BECK.-A tribute of love to the memory of our
dear brother, Sergeant C. H. Beck, who was
killed in action in France on August 7, 1916.
(Inserted by his fond sister and brother-in-law,
L. and B. Gilbertson.)
The Argus 7 August 1918
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No entries in The Argus in 1919 or 1920
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