| Regimental number | 1670 |
| Place of birth | Singleton New South Wales |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Singleton PO, Singleton, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Next of kin | Father, Edward Shearer, Singleton PO, Singleton, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | 6 March 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 34th Battalion, 1st Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/51/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A20 Hororata on 2 May 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Divisional Salvage Company |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 28 March 1919 |
| Date of death | 12 May 1981 |
| Place of burial | Rookwood Crematorium |