| Regimental number | 3983 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Malabaine, Western Australia |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Farm hand |
| Address | Gibbins Street, Northham, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19.1 |
| Height | 6' 1" |
| Weight | 168 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, J Beard, Gibbins Street, Northham, Western Australia |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Place of enlistment | Northam, Western Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 51st Battalion, 11th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/68/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A60 Aeneas on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 51st Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Wounded in action, 24 April 1918. Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'City of Exeter', 12 July 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Perth, 16 September 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal Also served in World War II: Service No W68053. |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, BEARD Osmond Cecil |
Postal Address:
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Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
