| Regimental number | 1497 |
| Place of birth | Avondale New South Wales |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Grazier |
| Address | Avon Dale PO, Avon Dale, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs H R Shearer, Avon Dale PO, Avon Dale, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | 10 November 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 33rd Battalion, Machine Gun Section |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/50/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A74 Marathon on 4 May 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 33rd Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 12 May 1918 |
