| Regimental number | 454 |
| Place of birth | Launceston Tasmania |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Clerk |
| Address | Serviceton |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 33 |
| Next of kin | Father, Chas Sheldon, Pinnaroo, South Australia |
| Enlistment date | 27 October 1914 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 8th Light Horse Regiment, C Squadron |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/13/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A16 Star of Victoria on 25 February 1915 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | AIF Headquarters |
| Fate | Effective abroad (still overseas) |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 453 Pte Herbert Stecen SHELDON, 8th Light Horse Regiment, killed in action, 7 August 1915. |