| Regimental number | 2896 |
| Place of birth | Brunswick Victoria |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Collector |
| Address | 1Ol Victoria Street, East Brunswick, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 26 |
| Next of kin | Father, J Shearer,101 Victoria Street, East Brunswick, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 5th Battalion, 9th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/22/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A16 Star of Victoria on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 57th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | *Given name Robert John |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He organized and led a bombing party against the enemy, thereby saving the situation at a critical time. Later he rescued a wounded man under heavy fire.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 140 Date: |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Springvale Cemetery |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
