| Regimental number | 2166 |
| Place of birth | Newcastle New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Baker |
| Address | Fleming Street, Wickham, Newcastle, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Next of kin | Father, George Shoesmith, Fleming Street, Wickham, Newcastle, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | 21 June 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 26th Battalion, 4th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/43/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A26 Armadale on 20 September 1915 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 26th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 8 April 1919 |
| Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | *Given name William John |
