thanks to Tricky Dicky for confirming the family line His Father John Stanley Coombe Beard - Wikipedia Memorial to his Son in Compton Acres Garden,Poole Dorset COMPTON ACRES, Poole - 1000714| Historic England His Brother John Stanley Beard - Wikipedia BEARD, RICHARD GLENDENNING Rank: Pilot Officer Trade: Pilot Service No: 102118 Date of Death: 18/04/1942 Age: 20 Regiment/Service: Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve Grave Reference: Cemetery: FULMER (ST. JAMES) CHURCHYARD Additional Information: Son of Capt. John Stanley Coombe Beard and Amelia Beard, of Hindhead, Surrey. Captain of Hockey, Uppingham School, 1940.