| Regimental number | 2568 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Kapunda, South Australia |
| Religion | Congregational |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Bagots Well, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22.1 |
| Height | 5' 10" |
| Weight | 162 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, James Kelly Shannon, Bagots Well, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Keswick, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 12th Battalion, 8th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/29/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT Morea on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 12th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Wounded in action, 24 July 1916 (gun shot wound, left hand and knee: slight). Wounded in action (second occasion), 19-20 September 1917 (gun shot wounds, head, side, right hand: severe) Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Orontes', 10 March 1918; discharged (medically unfit not due to misconduct), Adelaide, 27 May 1918. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal Also served in World War II: Service No N386450. |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 96 |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, SHANNON Leslie Gordon |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
