| Regimental number | 1298 |
| Place of birth | Brisbane, Queensland |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Carpenter |
| Address | 'Kyora', East Kew, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18 |
| Next of kin | Brother, Frederick G Shaw (on active service) |
| Enlistment date | 20 March 1916 |
| Place of enlistment | Brunswick, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 38th Battalion, D Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/55/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A54 Runic on 20 June 1916 |
| Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | Name does not appear on Nominal Roll |
| Miscellaneous details | True name: Egbert Church LANGSTON |