| Regimental number | 4394 |
| Place of birth | Launceston, Tasmania |
| School | City School |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Printer |
| Address | 114 St John Street, Launceston, Tasmania |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 35 |
| Next of kin | Father, Mr F Stearnes, 114 St John Street, Launceston, Tasmania |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 12th Battalion, 13th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/29/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A19 Afric on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Pioneer Battalion |
| Fate | Killed in Action |
| Place of death or wounding | Peronne, France |
| Age at death | 40 |
| Place of burial | Heath Ceemtery (Plot VI, Row E, Grave No. 12), Harbonnieres, France |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 172 |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: Frederick and Mary Ann STEARNES, 114 St. John Street, Launceston, Tasmania |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
