Commemorated at Memorial Name Wagga Wagga First World War Memorial Arch Given name JR Family name Beattie Gender Male Service number 3779 Conflicts First World War, 1914–18 Campaign Somme 1916 - 1917 Fate Killed in action (KIA) Fate date 08 March 1916 Additional information Address given on enlistment documents Last held rank Private Unit at embarkation 20th Battalion Service Australian Army - First Australian Imperial Force (1st AIF) Do you know more about this war Veteran? Click here to learn how you can contribute