| Regimental number | 2181 |
| Place of birth | Manchester England |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Strathfield, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 27 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Alice Grear, Boulevarde, Strathfield, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 45th Battalion, 4th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/62/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A18 Wiltshire on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 45th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Died of wounds |
| Place of burial | Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery, Belgium |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 139 |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For gallant conduct during an attack upon German strong point and trench at GUEUDECOURT on the morning of 21st February, 1917. The assault was delivered under cover of a barrage of Stokes guns. The position was protected by strong wire and before the Stokes had finished firing Private GREAR dashed forward with Sergeant CLARE and laid blankets across the wire to facilitate the progress of the storming party. He then returned for more blankets which he placed in position. Subsequently he rendered valuable assistance in the operations along the trench.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 133 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
