| Regimental number | 3419 |
| Place of birth | West Maitland New South Wales |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Timekeeper |
| Address | Mascot, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 26 |
| Next of kin | Father, Thoms Sheely, 136 Gardener's Road, Mascot, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | 2 November 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 1st Pioneer Battalion, 8th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 14/13/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A72 Beltana on 25 November 1916 |