| Regimental number | 1722 |
| Place of birth | Daylesford Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Daylesford, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 26 |
| Next of kin | Father, William Shimmin, Dry Diggings, Daylesford, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 39th Battalion, 1st Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/56/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 10th Machine Gun Company |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 69 |
| Place of burial | Daylesford Cemetery, Victoria |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
