| Regimental number | 4649 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Sassafras, Tasmania |
| School | Northdown State School, Tasmania |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Sassafras, Tasmania |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 17.10 |
| Height | 5' 4.5" |
| Weight | 142 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, Mr W Freer, Sassafras, Tasmania |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Claremont, Tasmania |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 12th Battalion, 14th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/29/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A69 Warilda on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 52nd Battalion |
| Fate | Died of wounds |
| Age at death | 20.4 |
| Place of burial | Westhof Farm Cemetery (Plot II, Row B, Grave No. 15), Neuve-Eglise, Belgium |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 155 |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: William Francis and Mary FREER, Devonport, Tasmania. Native of Northdown |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Miscellaneous details | Stated age to be 18.1; correct age 17.10. |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, FREER John Robert |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
