| Regimental number | 7227 |
| Place of birth | Edinburgh Scotland |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Clerk |
| Address | Mosman, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Widower |
| Age at embarkation | 40 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs A. Shortell, c/o Rev. P. Friend, Sacred Heart Presbytery, Avoca Street, Randwick, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 2nd Battalion, 24th Reinforcement |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board RMS Osterley on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Woronora Cemetery |