| Regimental number | 17289 |
| Place of birth | Brisbane, Queensland |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Teamster |
| Address | Moore, via Brisbane, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Height | 5' 6" |
| Weight | 134 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, M F Shield, Moore, via Brisbane, Queensland |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Brisbane, Queensland |
| Rank on enlistment | Driver |
| Unit name | Field Artillery Brigade 3, Reinforcement 17 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/31/5 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A69 Warilda on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Driver |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 11th Field Artillery Brigade |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Family/military connections | Brothers: 6061 Gunner Albert SHIELD, 3rd Field Artillery Brigade, returned to Australia, 1 August 1919; Lt Hubert Mark SHIELD, 9th Bn, killed in action, 14 April 1917. |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Port Napier', 12 May 1919; disembarked Sydney, 4 July 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), 20 August 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, SHIELD Edgar William |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
