| Regimental number | 20342 |
| Place of birth | Ballarat Victoria |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Lang Lang, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Next of kin | Father, J H Sheers, P O Lang Lang, Lang Lang, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Driver |
| Unit name | Field Artillery Brigade 8, Brigade Ammunition Column |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/36/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A7 Medic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 8th Field Artillery Brigade Ammunition Column |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'On 2nd September, 1918, near CLERY-sur-SOMME, this Non Commissioned Officer was in charge of first line wagons supplying ammunition to the battery position. Both the position, and the point at which the ammunition was being loaded were being heavily shelled, as also was the road along which he had to pass, but despite this shelling, Corporal SHEERS, by great perseverance, coolness and resource, succeeded in getting the ammunition to the Battery. His conduct and general bearing, his disregard for personal safety and devotion to duty set a fine example to all.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 109 Date: |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 20341 Driver Cecil Stanley SHEERS, 8th Field Artillery Brigade Ammunition Column, returned to Australia, 21 June 1919. |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
