| Regimental number | 3214 |
| Place of birth | Ashfield New South Wales |
| Religion | Congregational |
| Occupation | Painter |
| Address | Park Road, Auburn, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Next of kin | Father, S Searle, Auburn Road, Auburn, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | 11 September 1915 |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | 20 September 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 18th Battalion, 7th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/35/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A29 Suevic on 20 December 1915 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 18th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 22 February 1917 |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 3213 Pte Russell SEARLE, 18th Bn, returned to Australia, 9 September 1916. |