| Regimental number | 5085 |
| Place of birth | Halifax, England |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Carrier |
| Address | North Perth, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 44 |
| Height | 5' 3" |
| Weight | 125 lbs |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Elizabeth Speak, 49 Burt Street, North Perth, Western Australia |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Perth, Western Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 28th Battalion, 13th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/45/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A48 Seang Bee on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 28th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: Joseph and Annie SPEAK |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 5095 Pte Albert Edward SPEAK, 28th Bn, returned to Australia, 23 July 1919. |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return t Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 65 |
| Place of burial | Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth, Western Australia |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, SPEAK Herbert Edward |