| Regimental number | 8992 |
| Place of birth | London England |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Plumber |
| Address | Beatrice Street, Lidcombe, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Next of kin | Father, James Edward Shirt, Beatrice Street, Lidcombe, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | Infantry Brigade 4,Field Ambulance 5, Reinforcement 9 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 26/48/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board RMS Osterley on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 5th Field Ambulance |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Plaque in New South Wales Garden of Remembrance |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'This bearer acted as runner between posts on 20th September, 1917 and displayed great courage and devotion to duty. He was affected by 'Mustard Gas' but delivered his messages and then returned to Dressing Station carrying on there for four hours until he had to be evacuated on account of the blistering of his back. His example was magnificent.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |
| Date of death |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
