Regimental number | 29 |
Place of birth | Lancefield, Victoria |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Butcher |
Address | Wanthaggi, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 26 |
Next of kin | Father, C Beard, Outtrim PO, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Driver |
Unit name | 38th Battalion, Headquarters |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/55/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A54 Runic on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 38th Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: Bar to Military Medal Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Plaque in Victorian Garden of Remembrance |
Medals |
Military Medal 'On 12th October 1917, East of YPRES, he displayed conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in action. this N.C.O. Transport Sergeant of his Battalion, supervised the delivery of hot rations to his Battalion during the Operations. The conditions were most difficult, both on account of enemy shelling and also the mud, the ground being almost impassable. he personally took forward the pack mules, and in spite of all difficulties satisfied himself that the rations reached their destination. His courage and determination were a fine example to all.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 95 Date: Bar to Military Medal 'During the Operations near BONY from 29th September to 2nd October 1918, this Non Commissioned Officer did magnificent work as Transport Sergeant. He made many reconnaissances to forward ration dumps under continuous machine gun and shell fire and by his skill and ingenuity enabled the rations to be delivered regularly and on time at these Dumps. He was constantly on duty day and night throughout the whole of the Operations having practically no sleep for four days. His fine example of courage and determination under most adverse and trying conditions greatly inspired his men who were sorely tried by the incessant gas and other shelling of the roads.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 115 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal & Bar, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Date of death |