| Regimental number | 4589 |
| Place of birth | Rockleigh, South Australia |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Rockleigh, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 26 |
| Height | 5' 11.75" |
| Weight | 142 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Rhoda Shepherd, Rockleigh, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Member, Rifle Club, for 2 years. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 32nd Battalion, 12th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/49/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A35 Berrima on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 32nd Battalion |
| Fate | Killed in Action |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Messines Ridge British Cemetery (Plot I, Row A, Grave No. 50), Belgium |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 121 |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Miscellaneous details | Name entered incorrectly on Embarkation Roll as Edward William Dowering SHEPHERD. |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, SHEPHERD Edly William Downing |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
