| Regimental number | 2876 |
| Place of birth | Hewell, Victoria |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Hewell, via Murtoa, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Height | 5' 4.5" |
| Weight | 142 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, W Shone, Hewell, via Murtoa, Victoria |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Place of enlistment | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 6th Battalion, 9th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/23/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A16 Star Of Victoria on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 58th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'During the tour of duty in the trenches 9th- 12th May and especially in the heavy bombardment during the attack on BULLECOURT on May 12th this man acted as linesman. In preparation for the attack the signallers had made very complete arrangements to keep telephonic communication throughout, arranging for alternative lines. Periodically a storm of shells would sweep over the position and not only would the wires break one after another but they were frequently blown to pieces. The runners then had to commence to restore communication. Altogether during three days these signallers laid 5 miles of wires, much of which they had salvaged in anticipation of heavy demands. These men have always worked as a pair and have proved their work again and again not only in this action but on other occasions for months past.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 189 Date: |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Tresos Montes', 8 April 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Melbourne, 15 July 1919. Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, SHONE Edward Michael |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
