| Regimental number | 2988 |
| Place of birth | Sydney, New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Ironworker |
| Address | Auckland, Fitzroy Street, Marrickville, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Height | 5' 3" |
| Weight | 108 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs M Williamson, Auckland, Fitzroy Street, Marrickville, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | Served for 2 years in 34th Infantry, Citizen Military Forces; still serving at time of AIF enlistment. Previously rejected for enlistment on account of height. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Liverpool, New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 3rd Battalion, 9th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/20/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A8 Argyllshire on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | Australian Employment Company |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Zealandic'; disembarked Melbourne, 23 August 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), 25 October 1919. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Miscellaneous details | Surname incorrectly entered on Embarkation Roll as SHOREY. Second given name variously entered as Riak and Risck. |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, SHUREY George Rusk |