| Regimental number | 5222 |
| Place of birth | North Fitzroy Victoria |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Clerk |
| Address | 251 Canning Street, North Carlton, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18 |
| Next of kin | Father, Mr T Shelton, 251 Canning Street, North Caliton, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | 1 February 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 8th Battalion, 16th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/25/5 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A23 Suffolk on 1 April 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 8th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 6 June 1918 |
