| Regimental number | 1982 |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Chemist |
| Address | Geraldton, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 31 |
| Next of kin | Father, Mr Patrick O'Shea, Drogheda, Ireland |
| Enlistment date | 13 February 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 51st Battalion, 3rd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/68/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A48 Seang Bee on 18 July 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 51st Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 19 October 1918 |