| Regimental number | 5990 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | 104 Richardson Street, Albert Park, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Next of kin | Father, C F Shier, Johnson Street, Ballarat, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | 30 June 1916 |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | 30 June 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | Gunner |
| Unit name | Field Artillery Brigade 2, Reinforcement 12 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/30/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A62 Wandilla on 9 November 1915 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Gunner |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 2ndfld ARTY |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 19 October 1917 |
| Date of death | 19 October 1968 |
| Place of burial | Centennial Park Cemetery |