| Regimental number | 879 |
| Place of birth | Newcastle, New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Wheat farmer |
| Address | c/o E H Shelley, Manager, Abc Bank, Singleton, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 41 |
| Height | 5'4.25" |
| Weight | 128 lbs |
| Next of kin | Brother, E H Shelley, Manager, Abc Bank, Singleton, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Newcastle, New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | Lance Corporal |
| Unit name | 36th Battalion, Machine Gun Section |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/53/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A72 Beltana on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 33rd Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: William and Emma SHELLY. Plaque in New South Wales Garden of Remembrance. |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Medic', 24 August 1918; disembarked Sydney, 9 October 1918; discharged (medically unfit), Sydney, 1 January 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal Death attributed to war service. |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 57 |
| Place of burial | Rookwood Cemeery, New South Wales |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, SHELLEY Herbert Campbell |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
