Photo of Peter J. Beaton

Peter J. Beaton

Private

45th Battalion

Medals Earned

  • British War Medal
  • Victory Medal

Tree Information

  • Species: Ulmus Procera
  • Planted By: Pres. Walton
  • Plaque: 3889

Additional Info

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Biography

Peter James Beaton, Ballarat-born Gardener, enlisted as a Private on 5th of November 1917 as a 37 year old with the 45th Battalion. On the 28th February 1918 Private Beaton embarked from Melbourne on board HMAT Nestor. He returned to Australia on the 22nd of October 1919.

Tree No. 3889

Location in Ballarat Avenue of Honour