| Regimental number | 10356 |
| Place of birth | Swan Hiill, Victoria |
| School | State School, Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Railway employee |
| Address | 58 Little Breen Street, Bendigo, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 30 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs C Stear, 58 Little Breen Street, Bendigo, Victoria |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Gunner |
| Unit name | Field Artillery Brigade 2, Reinforcement 13 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/30/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A19 Afric on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Driver |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Field Artillery Brigade |
| Fate | Died of wounds |
| Place of death or wounding | France |
| Age at death | 34 |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 34 |
| Place of burial | Brandhoek New Military Cemetery (Plot III, Row D, Grave No. 6), Belgium |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 12 |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: William and Catherine STEAR, 58 Little Breen Stret, Bendigo, Victoria. Native of Lake Charm, Victoria |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |