| Regimental number | 10672 |
| Religion | Baptist |
| Occupation | Telephone mechanic |
| Address | 143 Vine Street, Moonee Ponds, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Next of kin | Father, John Shaw, 143 Vine Street, Moonee Ponds, Victoria |
| Previous military service | 9th Field Engrs |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Corporal |
| Unit name | Divisional Signal Company 3 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 22/13/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Divisional Signal Company |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Listed on Essendon Baptist Church Roll of Honor ('For King and Empire'), Victoria. |
| Medals |
Meritorious Service Medal 'For devotion to duty and valuable services rendered between the end of March last and 16th September, 1918. Acting in the capacity of Corporal Despatch Rider, this Non Commissioned Officer has done work of the greatest value, and by his unceasing energy and endurance has set a splendid example to all those with whom he has worked. During the operations on the SOMME since March he has been daily on the road at all hours, and very frequently under most trying conditions, he has displayed such initiative and skill that his work has materially assisted in maintaining a most valuable and reliable means of communication. During the rapid advancement of the line Corporal SHAW invariably located units in their new promptness and reliability worthy of the highest commendation.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 67 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Meritorious Service Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
