| Regimental number | 2076 |
| Place of birth | Sydney New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Groom |
| Address | Dwyer Street, Boulder, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Next of kin | Father, Thomas Shackleton, Dwyer Street, Boulder, Western Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 16th Battalion, 5th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/33/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A20 Hororata on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | 2076 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 16th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, SHACKLETON Ernest |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
