| Regimental number | 10/3148 |
| Address | Mount Somers, Canterbury |
| Marital status | Single |
| Next of kin | Father, James C Sheldon, Mount Somers, Canterbury |
| Rank on embarkation | 2nd Lieutenant |
| Enlistment status | Volunteer |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 8th Reinforcements, Wellington Infantry Battalion |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board Willochra on |
| Medals |
Mentioned in Despatches 'In "No Man?s Land" Armentieres in front of T 87 and T 88. This officer was in command of the Raiding party of the 2nd Wellington Regiment on the night of
2nd/3rd July 1916. He displayed courage and skill in leading his men until wounded at the enemy?s parapet. Though wounded he assisted in getting his men home.'
Source: London Gazette Date: |
| Miscellaneous details | Nominal Roll Vol. 1: Wellington Infantry Batln/Eighth |