| Regimental number | 12739 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Charlton, Victoria |
| Religion | Church of Christ |
| Occupation | Baker |
| Address | c/o Mrs F Scott, Gawler, South Australia |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 25.2 |
| Height | 5' 4" |
| Weight | 140 lbs |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs B M Beard, c/o Mrs F Scott, Finnis Street, Gawler, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Burra, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | Army Service Corps Reinforcement 21 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 25/105/5 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A30 Borda on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Field Bakery |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 281/821 Pte Arthur Ernest BEARD, 10th Bn, returned to Australia, 21 December 1917. |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Zealandia', 11 May 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Adelaide, 3 August 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal Also served in World War II: service No V5926. |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 84 |
| Place of burial | Drouin Public Cemetery, Victoria |
| Sources | NAA: B884, BEARD Victor Alexander |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
