| Regimental number | 9512 |
| Place of birth | Petersham New South Wales |
| Religion | Baptist |
| Occupation | Clerk |
| Address | Wardell Road, Dulwich Hill, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Next of kin | Father, Charles Shortus, 270 Wardell Road, Dulwich Hill, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Driver |
| Unit name | Light Horse Brigade Train 2, Reinforcement 14 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 25/96/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A70 Ballarat on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Driver |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 5th Division Train |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Northern Suburbs Crematorium |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
