| Regimental number | 3306 |
| Place of birth | Gawler, South Australia |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Height | 5' 7.5" |
| Weight | 130 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs R Shannon, Daly Street, Gawler, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Served for 1 year in the Senior Cadets (80th Battalion); 2 years in the 79th Infantry; 80th Battalion. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Keswick, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 16th Battalion, 11th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/33/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A24 Benalla on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 48th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Benalla', 13 February 1917; disembarked Adelaide, 23 May 1917; discharged Adelaide, 15 August 1919. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, SHANNON John Francis |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
