| Regimental number | 1675 |
| Place of birth | Launceston Tasmania |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Blacksmith |
| Address | Fenton Street, Devonport, Tasmania |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Next of kin | Father, Arthur Ernest Stearnes, Fenton Street, Devonport, Tasmania |
| Previous military service | 91st Infantry |
| Enlistment date | 18 April 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 40th Battalion, 1st Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/57/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Hobart, Tasmania, on board HMAT A35 Berrima on 1 July 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 49th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 19 June 1919 |
