| Regimental number | 21541 |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Jessie Shanks, Kaukapakapa |
| Rank on embarkation | Rifleman |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, New Zealand Rifle Brigade, 7th Reinforcements to 4th Battalion, H Company |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board Navua on |
| Final rank | Rifleman |
| Final unit | New Zealand Rifle Brigade |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 36 |
| Place of burial | Kaukapakapa Public Cemetery (Lot 89C) |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: Gavin and Jessie Shanks, Kaukapakapa |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Sources | Nominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 38, p. 38 |