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Nathaniel Thomas BEARD

Regimental number3275
Place of birthMelton, Tasmania
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationLabourer
AddressMelton, Tasmania
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation37
Next of kinFather, Robert Beard, Kempton, Tasmania
Enlistment date15 May 1917
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name40th Battalion, 8th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/57/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A20 Hororata on 14 June 1917
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll40th Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Military Medal


Work near Proyart on 18 August 1918.
Recommendation date: 5 December 1918

Mention in Despatches


Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette' No. 31448 (11 July 1919); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 124 (30 October 1919).
Recommendation date: 7 February 1919

FateReturned to Australia 25 March 1919
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal

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