| Regimental number | 32423 |
| Place of birth | Nilma, Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Clerk |
| Address | 13 Hampden Road, Armadale, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Height | 5' 5.75" |
| Weight | 126 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, A D Beard, Riccartin, Nilma, Victoria |
| Previous military service | 2 years C Cadets, 3 years Citizen Forces |
| Enlistment date | 30 September 1916 |
| Place of enlistment | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Gunner |
| Unit name | Divisional Ammunition Column 3, Reinforcement 8 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 25/91/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board RMS Osterley on 14 February 1917 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | 2nd Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 4th Field Artillery Brigade |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 6 October 1919 |
| Discharge date | 1 January 1920 |
| Other details | Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |