| Regimental number | 379 |
| Place of birth | Melbourne Victoria |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Maltster |
| Address | Hope Street, Brunswick, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Jane Shanks, 312 Hope Street, Brunswick, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 14th Battalion, C Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/31/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A38 Ulysses on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 14th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 57 |
| Place of burial | Bendigo Cemetery, Victoria |