| Regimental number | 5826 |
| Place of birth | Kaitaia New Zealand |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Fettler and constructor |
| Address | Stamford, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 43 |
| Next of kin | Brother, J.W Shannon, Box 98, Hamilton, Auckland, New Zealand |
| Enlistment date | 19 November 1917 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 1st Pioneer Battalion, 15th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 14/13/6 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board RMS Osterley on 8 May 1918 |
