Born Walkington, Beverley, 1880. Son of Thomas and Mary Charlotte Shaw, of Walkington.
Married at Hull in 1900. Husband of Sarah Sugden Collinson (born 19 Jan 1881), of 38, Devon Street, Dairycoates Hull (1911 Census); 3, Clarence Avenue, Wyndham Street, Hull and 8, Hampshire Street, Hull (War Pension addresses). They had three children, Charles, Harriet Ann and Samuel.
A Whitesmith by trade. Described as 5 foot, 8 inches tall, 35-37 inch chest, good physical development.
Enlisted at Hull, on 05/06/1915. Served in the 3rd East Riding Royal Engineers. Discharged with Bronchitis (50% Disability). Died of Tuberculosis, at Cottingham, Santatorium, on 04/02/1921, aged 41.