Robert Beatham

Robert Matthew Beatham
Private Robert Beatham c.1915–18
Born	(1894-06-16)16 June 1894 Glassonby, Cumberland, England
Died	11 August 1918(1918-08-11) (aged 24) Rosières, France
Allegiance	Australia
Service / branch	Australian Army
Years of service	1915–18
Rank	Private
Unit	8th Battalion
Battles / wars	First World War Gallipoli campaign Western Front Battle of the Somme Battle of Pozieres (WIA) Battle of Passchendaele Battle of Broodseinde (WIA) Hundred Days Offensive Battle of Amiens †
Awards	Victoria Cross

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.