| Regimental number | 4238 |
| Place of birth | Christchurch New Zealand |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Orchard hand |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Father, J W Shields, Burwood, Christchurch, New Zealand |
| Enlistment date | 6 February 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | Driver |
| Unit name | Field Artillery Brigade 2, Reinforcement 5 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/30/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A41 Forty-One on 14 May 1915 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Driver |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Field Artillery Brigade |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 23 March 1919 |
