| Regimental number | 517 |
| Place of birth | Belfast, Co Antrim, Ireland |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | c/o Mrs Shearer, Ardglen, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 33 |
| Height | 5' 3" |
| Weight | 145 lbs |
| Next of kin | Sister, Maggie McStay, Orman Road, Belfast, Ireland |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | West Maitland, New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 34th Battalion, B Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/51/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A20 Hororata on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 34th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Embarked Sydney on HMAT 'Horoata' for change, 2 May 1916; disembarked from HT 'Aragon', Plymouth, 23 June 1916. Proceeded to France through Southampton, 21 November 1916; marched out to Concentration Camp, 29 May 1917; rejoined unit, 13 June 1917; appointed Lance Corporal, 26 October 1917; proceeded on leave to England, 21 December 1917; rejoined unit from leave, 10 January 1918; proceeded on leave to United Kingdom, 19 November 1918. Admitted to hospital, Belfast, 4 December 1918; discharged to duty, 18 December 1918; marched into No 2 Command Depot, 20 December 1918. Commenced return to Australia on HT 'Euripides', 3 March 1919; disembarked Melbourne, 20 April 1919, for onward travel to 2nd Military District. Discharged Sydney, 9 June 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, McSTAY Frank |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
