| Place of birth | Roma Queensland |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Carpenter |
| Address | Roma, Queensland |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 44 |
| Next of kin | Father, Thomas Shanahan, Roma, Queensland |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Lieutenant |
| Unit name | 2nd Light Horse Regiment, B Squadron |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/7/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board Transport A15 Star of England on |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Mention in Despatches Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette', Supplement, No. 29845 (1 December 1916); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 62 (19 April 1917) |
| Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | Name does not appear on Nominal Roll |
| Medals |
Distinguished Service Order 'For conspicuous gallantry in action. He organized and maintained the outpost line with the greatest courage and determination. Later, he rescued several wounded men under very heavy fire. He was wounded.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 62 Date: |