| Regimental number | 2441 |
| Place of birth | Hindmarsh, South Australia |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Holden Street, Hindmarsh, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Height | 5' 10" |
| Weight | 135 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Alice Shelly, Holden Street, Hindmarsh, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Served for 9 months in the 76th Infantry, Citizen Military Forces; still serving at time of AIF enlistment. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Keswick, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 10th Battalion, 7th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/27/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A61 Kanowna on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 10th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Other details |
Deserted from 'Kanowna' at Fremantle, and forfeited 28 days' pay. Transferred to 9th Reinforcements. See second entry for subsequent service. |
| Miscellaneous details | Surname entered incorrectly on Embarkation Roll as SHELLEY. |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 25 |
| Place of burial | AIF Cemetery (Row 6 West, Grave 5), West Terrace, Adelaide, South Australia |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, SHELLY Thomas |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
