| Regimental number | 996 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Mildura Victoria |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Storekeeper |
| Address | Mildura, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Next of kin | Father, John Heron Shilliday, Mildura, Victoria |
| Previous military service | 73rd Infantry |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Corporal |
| Unit name | 38th Battalion, C Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/55/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A54 Runic on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 38th Battalion |
| Promotions |
2nd Lieutenant Unit: INF38 Promotion date: Lieutenant Unit: INF38 Promotion date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty when in command of one of the assaulting platoons. Encountering a strong point, the garrison of which resisted strongly and showered grenades among the party, he rushed the position alone, killing the whole of the garrison of seven men. Although wounded, he remained in charge of his platoon until late in the afternoon, when he was ordered to withdraw.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 110 Date: |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
