| Regimental number | 11 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Daleford, Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Farm hand |
| Address | Minnivale, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Height | 5' 8.5" |
| Weight | 132 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, Fred Bear, Minnivale, Western Australia |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Beverley, Western Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 28th Battalion, A Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/45/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, |
| 30 Officers and 982 Other Ranks embarked at Fremantle on HMAT A11 'Ascanius' on 29 June 1915; 12 others embarked at Fremantle on HMAT A36 'Thirty-Six' on 12 July 1916. From Embarkation Records it is not possible to distinguish the latter 12. | |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | See No. 4572 Ernest BEAR, only entry on NR |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Commenced return to Australia from Devonport on board HT 'Delta', 25 January 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Perth, 29 April 1919. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal Also served in World War II: Service No W73727. |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, BEAR Ernest |
Postal Address:
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Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
