| Regimental number | 4592 |
| Place of birth | Port Erin, Isle of Man, England |
| School | Rudhen Boys School, Isle of Man, England |
| Age on arrival in Australia | 21 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Shop assistant |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 25 |
| Next of kin | Father, H Shimmin, Brooklyn, Ballafurt Road, Port Erin, Isle of Man |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 2nd Battalion, 14th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/19/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board RMS Osterley on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Battalion |
| Fate | Died of wounds |
| Place of death or wounding | Bullecourt, France |
| Age at death | 24 |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 25 |
| Place of burial | Grevillers British Cemetery (Plot III, Row C, Grave No. 16), France |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 34 |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: Harry and Margaret SHIMMIN, the Cottage, Dandy Hill, Port Erin, Isle of Man |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
