| Regimental number | 728 |
| Place of birth | N/A Victoria |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Horse trainer |
| Address | Millicent, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Height | 5'6.75" |
| Weight | 140 lbs |
| Next of kin | Brother, Archie Shaw, Millicent, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | Australian Remount Unit 1, Squadron 3 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 28/2/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A67 Orsova on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Remount Unit |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Vestalia', 18 October 1916; disembarked Melbourne, 21 November 1916, for onward travel to Adelaide; discharged (medically unfit), Adelaide, 6 December 1916. Cause of death: tuberculosis Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 33 |
| Place of burial | AIF Cemetery (Row 8 West, Grave 9), West Terrace, Adelaide, South Australia |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, SHAW Alexander |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
