
| Regimental number | 3887 |
| Place of birth | Dromana Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Next of kin | Father, J McLear, Esplanade, Dromana, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 21st Battalion, 9th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/38/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A69 Warilda on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 21st Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 794 Pte Christopher Henry McLEAR, 59th Bn, killed in action, 19 July 1916. |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Warrnambool Cemetery |