| Regimental number | 3561 |
| Place of birth | Wales England |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Electrician |
| Address | 'Delta', Barton Street, Kurri Kurri, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18 |
| Next of kin | Father, William Edward Shylan, Thompson Street, Silkstone, near Ipswich, Queensland |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 6th Light Horse Regiment, 31st Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/11/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A73 Commonwealth on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 4th Machine Gun Squadron |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Newcastle Memorial Park Cemetery & Crematorium |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
