| Regimental number | 36366 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Christchurch |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Engineer |
| Address | 55 Graftpm Streeu, Sumner, Christchurch |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21.2 |
| Height | 5' 8" |
| Weight | 132 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, Frederick W C Short, 55 Grafton Street, Sumner, Christchurch |
| Previous military service | 'J' Company, New Zealand Garrison Artillery (still serving) |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Trentham |
| Rank on embarkation | Private |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 21st Reinforcements, Canterbury Infantry Battalion, C Company |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board Ulimaroa on |
| Final rank | Private |
| Final unit | 2nd Battalion, Auckland Infantry Regiment |
| Fate | Commenced return to New Zealand |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to New Zealan from London on board HMNZT 'Waimana', 20 May 1919; disembarked Auckland, 23 June 1919; discharged (termination of period of service), 23 July 1919. Total war service: 2 years 306 days (of which 2 years 158 days were abroad). Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Sources | Nominal Roll Vol. 3: Roll 52, p. 13 Archives New Zealand (Wellington), Agency AABK, Series 18805, File 7816877 |