| Regimental number | 16751 |
| Place of birth | London England |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Bank clerk |
| Address | West Leederville, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Next of kin | Father, Benjamin Shannon, 25 Gregory Street, West Leederville, Western Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Sapper |
| Unit name | Divisional Signal Company 4, Reinforcement 9 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 22/14/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A67 Orsova on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sapper |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 4th Divisional Signal Company |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For bravery and devotion to duty. These two men [SHANNON and 16751 W.A. SHANNON] were attached to 13th Battalion Headquarters for the purpose of maintaining and repairing lines between that Battalion and Brigade Headquarters at HEBUTERNE North of Albert on 27th and again on 30th March 1918 they were out repairing broken wires at all hours of the day and night regardless of personal risk and the heavy enemy bombardment at those times. During that period they had hardly a wink of sleep. By their action communications were secured and they set a splendid example by their bravery and devotion.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 185 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
