Edmund Charles Beard

Edmund Charles Beard (1894–1974) CB CBE MC was a British Major-General during the Second World War and in 1946 aide-de-camp to the king, George VI.

Early career
Born 1894 in Terenure, Dublin, Ireland he was the son of civil servant Charles Thomas Beard ISO CB. During the first world war he served with the Royal Irish Regiment, continuing his military career through the inter-war period. From 1948 to 1957 he was Colonel of the South Lancashire Regiment.

Major General
During the Second World War he served in the following capacities: His portrait as a Major General is in the National Portrait Gallery in London.
 * The Duke of Wellington's Regiment: Commanding Officer Lieutenant-Colonel
 * 44 (Home Counties) Infantry Division: Assistant Adjutant Quartermaster-General Lieutenant-Colonel
 * 44 (Home Counties) Infantry Division: Assistant Adjutant Quartermaster-General Colonel
 * 133 Infantry Brigade: Officer Commanding Brigadier
 * GHQ Home Forces Brigadier: General Staff Brigadier