| Regimental number | 4607 |
| Place of birth | Greta, New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Telephone linesman |
| Address | Esperance, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Next of kin | Father, Mr C G Shortland, Kennedy Street, Maylands, Western Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 11th Battalion, 14th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/28/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A28 Miltiades on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 51st Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: Charles George and Jannet SHORTLANT |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 48 |
| Place of burial | Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth, Western Australia |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
