| Regimental number | 1690 |
| Place of birth | Glen Innes New South Wales |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Blacksmith |
| Address | Gurley Station via Narrabri, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 43 |
| Next of kin | Brother, Patrick Shanley, Bellata, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | 11 April 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 36th Battalion, 1st Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/53/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A72 Beltana on 13 May 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 36th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 3 July 1917 |
