| Regimental number | 873 |
| Place of birth | Port Elizabeth South Africa |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Overseer |
| Address | c/o Bank of Australasia, Martin Place, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 33 |
| Next of kin | Father, William Shield, Lindisfarne, Weymouth, England |
| Enlistment date | 12 March 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 1st Light Horse Regiment, 4th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/6/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A9 Shropshire on 17 March 1915 |
| Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | Name does not appear on Nominal Roll |