| Regimental number | 2003 |
| Place of birth | Edinburgh Scotland |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Miner |
| Address | North Wonthaggi, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20 |
| Next of kin | Mary A B Sheddon, North Wonthaggi, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | 12 January 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 8th Battalion, 5th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/25/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A20 Hororata on 17 April 1915 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 8th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 31 January 1918 |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 2004 Pte Robert SHEDDON, 8th Bn, returned to Australia, 13 April 1919. |
