| Regimental number | 1600 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Moculta, South Australia |
| Religion | Congregational |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | 'Tallawalka', Sedan, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21.1 |
| Height | 5' 11.25" |
| Weight | 153 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs. Mary Ann Shannon, Sedan, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Nil (exempt area under Compulsory Military Training scheme) |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 9th Light Horse Regiment, 12th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/14/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A2 Geelong on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 9th Light Horse Regiment |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Palestine Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Ascanius', 23 September 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), 6 January 1920. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, SHANNON Leonard Raleigh |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
