| Regimental number | 3981 |
| Place of birth | Sydney, New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Joiner |
| Address | Wahroonga, Corunna Road, Petersham, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19.5 |
| Height | 5' 6" |
| Weight | 120 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, G F Shute, Fletcher Street, Campsie, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | Served for 12 monthsin the Militia. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Holsworthy, New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 1st Battalion, 12th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/18/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT Mooltan on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Photo: Peter Dennis |
| Medals |
Military Medal Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 189 Date: |
| Discharge date | |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 3983A Pte Arthur Jenkins SHUTE, 45th Bn, killed in action, 7 June 1917. |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Nestor', 20 May 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment) Sydney, 27 August 1919. Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 45 |
| Place of burial | Rookwood Necropolis, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, SHUTE Norman Victor |
