| Regimental number | 2740 |
| Place of birth | Edinburgh Scotland |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Goodna, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 30 |
| Next of kin | Father, Albert Shields, 5 Randall Road, Customs House, London, England |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 52nd Battalion, 6th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/69/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 47th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Plaque in Queensland Garden of Remembrance |
| Date of death |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
