| Regimental number | 3941 |
| Place of birth | Fremantle, Western Australia |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Warehouseman |
| Address | Malvern, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs H Fisher, Rokewood, Glenview Avenue, Malvern, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 6th Battalion, 12th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/23/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 6th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'During the attack on GLENCORSE WOOD east of YPRES, on 20th September 1917, when the No. 1 of his Lewis Gun team was hit, Private SHEERAN took the gun and men forward. He located and put out of action a small enemy party, who were offering a stubborn resistance.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Embarked from Australia, 23 November 1915. Taken on strength, 6th Bn, Serapeum, Egypt, 22 February 1916. Proceeded from Alexandria to join the British Expeditionary Force, 26 March 1916; disembarked Marseilles, France, 2 April 1916. Proceeded to England (tonsillitis), 9 October 1916; rejoined unit, 7 January 1917. Wounded in action (gun shot wound, left arm), 10 August 1918; evacuated to England, 13 August 1918; discharged from hospital, 19 August 1918. Commenced return to Australia, 20 December 1918; discharged, 4 April 1919. Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Nudgee Cemetery |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
