| Regimental number | 342 |
| Place of birth | West Melbourne Victoria |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Fireman |
| Address | Tarcombe via Longwood, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 25 |
| Next of kin | Father, W Shanahan, Tarcombe via Longwood, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | Machine Gun Company 1, Reinforcement 4 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 24/6/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board RMS Orontes on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Machine Gun Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Mention in Despatches Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette' No. 31448 (11 July 1919); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 124 (30 October 1919). |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |