| Regimental number | 1273 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Chilham, Kent, England |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Traveller |
| Address | Fernside, Trevallyn, Launceston, Tasmania |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 34.2 |
| Height | 5' 8.5" |
| Weight | 136 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mrs A M Sheargold, Fernside, Trevellyn, Launceston, Tasmania |
| Previous military service | Member for 9 years of Launceston Rifle Club. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Pontville, Tasmania |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 15th Battalion, H Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/32/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A40 Ceramic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 6th Field Ambulance |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Photo: Peter Dennis |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Commenced return to Australia, 15 April 1918; disembarked, Melbourne, 12 June 1918, for onward travel to Tasmania; discharged (medically unfit: valvular disorder of the heart), 12 July 1918. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 59 |
| Place of burial | Rookwood Necropolis, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, SHEARGOLD John Francis |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
