| Regimental number | 6884A |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Butcher |
| Address | Yarraville, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Father, J. Shearer, 3 Ballarat Street, Yarraville, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 24th Battalion, 20th Reinforcements |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A71 Nestor on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 24th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |