| Regimental number | 343 |
| Place of birth | York, England |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Gasfitter |
| Address | Gasworks, Albany, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Height | 5' 6.5" |
| Weight | 130 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, J W Bean, Gasworks, Albany, Western Australia |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Blackboy Hill, Western Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | Machine Gun Company 4, Reinforcement 4 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 24/9/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A28 Miltiades on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 4th Machine Gun Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 2778 Pte Frederick William BEAN, 51st Bn, returned to Australia, 12 July 1919. |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Woronora Crematorium |