| Regimental number | 3125 |
| Religion | Church of Christ |
| Occupation | Salesman |
| Address | Glyde Street, Kensington, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 30 |
| Next of kin | Sister, Mrs Mildred Leah Porter, Firle, near Payneham, South Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 27th Battalion, 7th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/44/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A7 Medic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 32nd Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'At POLYGON WOOD near HOOGE on the 29/30th September 1917 No. 3125 Private G.W. GREENSHIELDS showed great gallantry and devotion to duty whilst acting as a stretcher bearer. he assisted to carry men through an intense enemy barrage and was always ready and cheerful when needed. By his courage and bravery the wounded were taken very quickly from the front line to the Regimental Aid Post. In three cases he was responsible for saving mens lives, by his attention and the rapidity with which he hot them to the Medical Officer.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
