| Regimental number | 4898 |
| Place of birth | Perth, Scotland |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Station hand |
| Address | Carumbi Station, Stockinbingal, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 25.3 |
| Height | 5' 4.5" |
| Weight | 140 lbs |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs M J Shedden, 36 Castlereagh Street, Redfern, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Cootamundra, New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 3rd Battalion, 15th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/20/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A15 Star Of England on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 5th Machine Gun Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Orcades', 15 May 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Sydney, 15 August 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, SHEDDEN David |