Regimental number | 222 |
Place of birth | St Helens England |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Labourer |
Address | Phillip Island, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 40 |
Next of kin | Brother, Arthur Shaw, 211 City Road, St Helens, Lancashire, England |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 39th Battalion, A Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/56/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 39th Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry. He repeatedly entered the tunnel of a mine in his efforts to rescue men overcome from the effect of an explosion. He continued this gallant work although suffering badly from the fumes.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 129 Date: |