| Regimental number | 3905 |
| Place of birth | West Street, Torrensville, South Australia |
| Religion | Church of Christ |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Torrensville, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs L Sheffield, Oakington Terrace, Torrensville, South Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 10th Battalion, 12th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/27/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board RMS Malwa on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 10th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 20 |
| Place of burial | West Terrace Cemetery (Road 1N, Path 30E, Grave Nos. 15&16), Adelaide |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 60 |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: Francis and Lavinia SHEFFIELD. Plaque in Garden of Remembrance, South Australia |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 20 |
| Place of burial | West Terrace Cemetery, Adelaide, South Australia |