Whilst George appears in the 1911 Census as George Nurse Beard the name registered at birth was George James Henry Beard.
Child Surname Child Forename Father Surname Mother Surname Mother's Former Name Year District Office Register Entry
BEARD George James Henry BEARD BEARD NURSE 1896 Forest of Dean Monmouth, Coleford 53 30

That said I cannot find this name in WW1 records.

Mike