Daniel BEARD

Regimental number1945
Place of birthHobart, Tasmania
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationShepherd
AddressColebrook, Tasmania
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation24.3
Height5' 6.5"
Next of kinFather, Robert Beard, Colebrook, Tasmania
Previous military serviceServed in the 26th Australian Light Horse, Oatlands Troop.
Enlistment date11 October 1915
Place of enlistmentHobart, Tasmania
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name3rd Light Horse Regiment, 13th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/8/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A19 Afric on 5 January 1916
Regimental number from Nominal Roll1945A
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll5th Divisional Ammunition Column
FateReturned to Australia 22 May 1919
Discharge date21 September 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Durham',22 May 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), 21 September 1919.

Also served in World War II: Service No T156423.
SourcesNAA: B2455, BEARD Daniel