Place of birth | Bathurst New South Wales |
Religion | Methodist |
Occupation | Clerk |
Address | 98 John Street, Petersham, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 25 |
Next of kin | Father, J Shield, 98 John Street, Petersham, New South Wales |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Lieutenant |
Unit name | 17th Battalion, 10th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/34/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A15 Star Of England on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 17th Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He went forward under very heavy fire, and took charge of an advanced post at a critical time. Later, although his leg was broken, he remained in command of his men and succeeded in driving the enemy back.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 169 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Cross, British War Medal, Victory Medal |