| Regimental number | 1153 |
| Place of birth | Portland Victoria |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Boot salesman |
| Address | Henty Street, Casterton, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 34 |
| Next of kin | G C Lear, Henty Street, Casterton, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | 21 April 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | Sergeant |
| Unit name | 23rd Battalion, Headquarters |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/40/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A14 Euripides on 10 May 1915 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 23rd Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 9 February 1919 |
| Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | *Stated to be Richard Henry Lear on NR |
| Date of death | 4 July 1968 |
| Place of burial | Fawkner Cemetery |