| Regimental number | 458 |
| Place of birth | Eidsvold Qld |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Blacksmith |
| Address | Water Police Station, Brisbane, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Next of kin | Father, R W Henderson, Water Police Station, Brisbane, Queensland |
| Enlistment date | 3 November 1914 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 5th Light Horse Regiment, B Squadron |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/10/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A34 Persic on 21 December 1914 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Light Horse Regiment |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 12 July 1918 |
| Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | *Given name William Shaw |
| Date of death | 11 October 1957 |
| Place of burial | Caboolture Cemetery |