| Regimental number | 2060 |
| Place of birth | Manchester, England |
| School | St Marks, Church of England School, Manchester, England |
| Age on arrival in Australia | 19 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Fitter |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Lear, 143 North Street, Openshaw, Manchester, England |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 3rd Battalion, 5th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/20/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A55 Kyarra on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Pioneer Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Mention in Despatches 'Conspicuously conscientious and reliable work.' Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette', second Supplement, No. 30107, 1 June 1917; 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 169, 4 October 1917. Recommendation date: |
| Other details from Roll of Honour Circular | 'He was known as the little man with a big heart as he was always ready to help his comrades and always prepared to lead. His motto being that of the Church Lads Brigade (Fight the good fight).' |
| Fate | Died of wounds |
| Age at death | 23 |
| Place of burial | Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery (Plot XXII, Row C, Grave No. 2), Belgium |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 171 |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: John and Sarah LEAR, 'Gowan Brae', 14 Vicks Street, Arncliffe, Sydney, New South Wales |