| Regimental number | 1591 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Theological student |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 25 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs A Shanhim, Kooyong Hursts Bridge, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | 15 January 1915 |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | 13 January 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 21st Battalion, 1st Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/38/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A35 Berrima on 28 June 1915 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 21st Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 9 February 1916 |
| Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | *Given name Edward William Surname spelt SHANUN |
