| Regimental number | 1748 |
| Place of birth | Belfast, Ireland |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Chinchilla, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18 |
| Next of kin | Father, Thomas Shanks, Chinchilla, Queensland |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 25th Battalion, 2nd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/42/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A9 Shropshire on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | 2nd Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | Australian Army Ordnance Corps |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Served at Gallipoli; disembarked at Alexandria from Mudros, 9 January 1916. Proceeded from Alexandria to join the British Expeditionary Force, 14 March 1916; disembarked Marseilles, 19 March 1916. Wounded in action (gun shot wound, left eye), 5 August 1916; evacuated to England, 14 August 1916. Attached for duty to Ordnance Corps, 24 November 1917. Commenced return to Australia, 1 May 1920; discharged, 15 September 1920. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
