| Regimental number | 135 |
| Place of birth | Brisbane, Queensland |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Horse trainer |
| Address | Blackstone, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 26 |
| Height | 5' 6" |
| Weight | 129 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs J Sherrin, Short Street, Warwick, Queensland |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Brisbane, Queensland |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 3rd Divisional Cyclist Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 12/6/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A64 Demosthenes on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 46th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: John and Janet SHERRIN |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Somerset', 4 December 1918; disembarked Melbourne, 15 January 1919, for onward travel to Brisbane; discharged (medically unfit), Brisbane, 24 February 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal Death attributed to war service. |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 49 |
| Place of burial | Toowong Cemetery, Queensland |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, SHERRIN Ernest |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
