| Regimental number | 294 |
| Place of birth | Timaru New Zealand |
| Religion | Unitarian |
| Occupation | Mechanic |
| Address | 297 Forbes Street, Darlinghurst, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 25 |
| Next of kin | Father, B Shears, Staford Street, Timaru, New Zealand |
| Enlistment date | 24 August 1914 |
| Rank on enlistment | Driver |
| Unit name | Field Artillery Brigade 1, Battery 2 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/29/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board Transport A8 Argyllshire on 18 October 1914 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Driver |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 10th Field Artillery Brigade |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 8 November 1918 |
