Commemorated at Memorial Name Kalang First World War Honor Roll Bellingen Given name R. Family name Best Gender Male Service number 5653 Conflicts First World War, 1914–18 Fate Died of disease (DOD) Fate date 16 January 1919 Additional information Last held rank Private Unit at embarkation 1st Machine Gun 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