| Regimental number | 3152 |
| Place of birth | Dungog, New South Wales |
| School | Dungog Public School, New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Fosterton, Dungog, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Height | 5' 2" |
| Weight | 132 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, Richard Lean, Fosterton, Dungog, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | Nil (previously rejected for AIF enlistment on account of deficient height) |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Rutherford, New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 56th Battalion, 8th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/73/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A29 Suevic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 56th Battalion |
| Fate | Died of wounds |
| Age at death | 23 |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 22 |
| Place of burial | Grevillers British Cemetery (Plot V, Row D, Grave No. 13), France |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 162 |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: Richard and Jessie LEAN, "Tarcoola", Dungog, New south Wales |
| Family/military connections | Cousin to several, particulars not known. |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, LEAN Eric Lindsay |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
