| Regimental number | 3391 |
| Place of birth | Thebarton, South Australia |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 36 |
| Height | 5' 4.5" |
| Weight | 110 lbs |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs A S R Shute, 46 Mackinnon Parade, Lower North Adelaide, South Australia |
| Previous military service | 126 Days 13/12th Batt A.I.F. Dis. Unlikely to become an efficient Soldier. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 37th Battalion, 8th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/54/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A38 Ulysses on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 37th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Medic', 10 April 1919; disembarked Adelaide, 27 May 1919; discharged (cessation of hostilities), 19 June 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 33 |
| Place of burial | AIF Cemetery (6 East 11), West Terrace, Adelaide, South Australia |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, SHUTE David Edward |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
