| Regimental number | 1017 |
| Place of birth | Clare South Australia |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Gardener |
| Address | Clare, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Emma P Stacy, Clare, South Australia |
| Enlistment date | 13 January 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | Corporal |
| Unit name | 43rd Battalion, C Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/60/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A19 Afric on 9 June 1916 |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | 1017N |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 43rd Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 19 February 1919 |
| Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | *Shepherd spelt Sheppard |