Basic Details
Surname
Beard
Forenames
E C
Gender
Male
Information stated on memorial
Alternative forename
Edwin Cyril
Served or died
Died
Notes
All extra details are based on information supplied by the College Archivist (see Additional Information). This included the following biographical details: '(1909) Born 20 May 1891, 2 John Street, St Mary at the Walls, Colchester; son of Reginald Benjamin Beard, Master lronmonger, and Eleanor Griffin. Subject(s): History; BA 1912. Tutor(s): J R Tanner. Educ: Royal Grammar School, Colchester. Career: Articled to the Town Clerk of Colchester; Lieutenant, University Battalion, Essex Regiment (TF) 1914-1917. Died 26 March 1917 (killed in action at Battle of Gaza).' He had survived Gallipoli where he contracted jaundice and was hospitalised in both Cairo and Cyprus as a result.
Primary Service
Our References
Service (Primary - Our reference)
Unit (Primary - Our reference)
Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference)
Death and Burial details
Country of death
Palestine (Israel)
Town of death
Gaza
Country of burial
Not Stated on Memorial
Cemetery
Not Stated on Memorial
Year of death
1917
Month of death
March
Day of death
26
Age at death
26
Manner of death as stated
Not Stated on Memorial
Manner of death reference
Missing
Personal Details
Occupation
Not Stated on Memorial