| Regimental number | 4147 |
| Place of birth | Korumburra, Victoria |
| Religion | Baptist |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Lake Charm, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 26 |
| Height | 5' 11" |
| Weight | 150 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, Mr W G Beard, Fairbank, Victoria |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | 24 July 1915 |
| Place of enlistment | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 7th Battalion, 13th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/24/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A64 Demosthenes on 29 December 1915 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 59th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 7 November 1919 |
| Discharge date | 25 February 1920 |
| Other details | Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |