| Regimental number | 488 |
| Place of birth | Williamstown, Victoria |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Blacksmith |
| Address | Waratah, Tasmania |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 27 |
| Next of kin | Aunt, Mrs J McNamara, Roseneath Street, Clifton Hill, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Queenscliff, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Lance Corporal |
| Unit name | 12th Battalion, D Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/29/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Hobart, Tasmania, on board Transport A2 Geelong on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Company Sergeant Major |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 12th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous details | True name: John Francis SHORTEN |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
