| Regimental number | 2872 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Brisbane, Queensland |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Postal employee |
| Address | Subiaco, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 26.7 |
| Height | 5' 5.5" |
| Weight | 114 lbs |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Ellen Carton Beard, 96 Macauley Road, Kensington, Victoria |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Perth, Western Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 51st Battalion, 7th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/68/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A8 Argyllshire on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 51st Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Konigin Luise', 21 June 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Perth, 10 September 1919. Also served in World War II: Service No W66712. |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, BEARD Frank Canning |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
