Regimental number | 3005 |
Place of birth | Adelaide, South Australia |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Farmer |
Address | Sturt Vale, Kulin via Wickepin, Western Australia |
Marital status | Married |
Age at embarkation | 23.3 |
Height | 5' 7.5" |
Weight | 153 lbs |
Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Gertrude Christina Beard, Wychitella, Kulin via Wickepin, Western Australia |
Previous military service | Nil |
Enlistment date | |
Place of enlistment | Perth, Western Australia |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 3rd Pioneer Battalion, Reinforcement 6 |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 14/15/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A34 Persic on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 6/3 Pioneer Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Work near Etinnehem on 22 August 1918. Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'On the early morning of the 22nd August, 1918, between ETINEHEM and the front line immediately west of BRAY SUR SOMME, No. 3005 Private BEARD who was a runner attached to Battalion Headquarters, had to be sent with despatches from Battalion Headquarters to the Companies in the line. This work was of a very important nature, owing to heavy enemy artillery fire, communication was extremely difficult, as lines were continuously broken. On three occasions, Private BEARD made this trip, not only in the early morning, but later in the day when he was under full observation. Although subjected to very heavy artillery fire, and, on approaching the line, under direct rifle and machine gun fire, he successfully accomplished his task, showing exceptional courage and devotion to duty, and setting a fine example to all ranks. his coolness throughout, and the promptness and despatch with which he carried out his duties are worthy of the very highest praise.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 75 Date: |
Discharge date | |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Anchises', 28 February 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Perth, 19 May 1919. Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Sources | NAA: B2455, BEARD Fisher |