
| Regimental number | 734 |
| Place of birth | London, England |
| True Name | SHAPCOTT, Douglas William |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Jeweller |
| Address | 5 Millman Road, Queen's Park, Kilburn, London, England |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 31 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs D W Shapcott, 72 William Street, Balaclava, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Perth, Western Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 28th Battalion, D Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/45/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 38th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Other details |
Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |