| Date of Enlistment | 07/06/1915 |
| Birthplace | Echuca, Victoria |
| Next of kin | Brother, Arnold James Hartshorn, Government Railways, Victoria |
| Occupation | Contractor |
| Age on Enlistment | 41 |
| Service Number | 1653 |
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Unit | 28th Battalion, 2nd Reinforcement |
| Fate | RTA |
| Date of Fate Event | 16/01/1920 |
| Returned to Broome post WWI | |
| Other Information |
Was wounded in action in Gallipoli. Serious gunshot/shrapnel wound to thorax. Invalided to England returned to Australia and discharged 16/8/1916. Attempted to re-enlist 1/8/1917 in Broome. Enlistment rejected in Perth 15/8/1917 due to wound to lung. Appears on RSL Honour Board |
Corporal A.E. Hartshorn writes to F. Edgar and the Echo, under dates March 10 and 24, from Pologon Camp. He meets Broome boys in every unit. and battalion. He says M. Aarons had only arrived at the front two days before the charge in which he disappeared. Harthorn’s company of N.C.O’s were picked for staff drill instructors and were kept in Egypt. Getting a chance, he joined the Imperial Camel Corps (composed entirely of Australians) making a fresh start — the third in 12 months — but soon was promoted corporal. They are the fighting corps for the Bediuns, reputed to be dangerous work.North West Echo, 27th May 1916