| Regimental number | 821 |
| Place of birth | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Printer |
| Address | Abbott Street, Sandringham |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Next of kin | Father, W E Bear, Abbott Street, Sandringham |
| Enlistment date | 27 March 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 24th Battalion, D Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/41/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A14 Euripides on 10 May 1915 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 24th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 10 July 1916 |