| Regimental number | 5754 |
| Place of birth | Rockhampton Queensland |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Blacksmiths striker |
| Address | Rockhampton, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Next of kin | Father, J C Shields, Glenmore Road, North Rockhampton, Queensland |
| Enlistment date | 7 February 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 15th Battalion, 18th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/32/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A49 Seang Choon on 4 May 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 41st Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 31 July 1918 |