| Regimental number | 1093 |
| Place of birth | North Adelaide, South Australia |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | 2 Byron Place, off Franklin Street, Adelaide, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Height | 5' 10.5" |
| Weight | 152 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Theresa Sheldrake, 2 Byron Place, off Franklin Street, Adelaide, South Australia |
| Previous military service | 2 1/2 years 76th Infantry Still serving |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Morphettville, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 10th Battalion, F Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/27/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board Transport A11 Ascanius on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 10th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Ascanius', 17 March 1916; disembarked 30 April 1916; discharged (medically unfit), Adelaide, 19 June 1916. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 30 |
| Place of burial | AIF Cemetery, West Terrace, Adelaide, South Australia |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, SHELDRAKE William James |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
