| Regimental number | 370 |
| Place of birth | Paddington, Sydney New South Wales |
| School | Ashfield and Five-Dock Public Schools, New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Real estate agent |
| Address | Henry Street, Five Dock, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Next of kin | Father, William John Stead, Henry Street, Five Dock, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Corporal |
| Unit name | 36th Battalion, B Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/53/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A72 Beltana on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 36th Battalion |
| Fate | Killed in Action |
| Place of death or wounding | Messines, Belgium |
| Age at death | 24 |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 24 |
| Place of burial | Toronto Avenue Cemetery (Row B, Grave Nod. 8), Warneton, Belgium |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 127 |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: William John and Charlotte G. STEAD, "Southwood", Henry Street, Five Dock, New South Wales |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |