| Regimental number | 1343 |
| Place of birth | Mern Merna, South Australia |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Fireman |
| Address | Terowie, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24.4 |
| Height | 5' 5.75" |
| Weight | 132 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Susan Gearen, Terowie, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | 2nd Corporal |
| Unit name | Railway Unit, Section 4 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 15/9/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A9 Shropshire on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | 2nd Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 4th Broad Gauge Railway Operating Company |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Borda', 11 May 1917; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Adelaide, 30 August 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 97 |
| Place of burial | Centennial Park Cemetery, Adelaide, South Australia |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, GEAREN John Patrick |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
