| Regimental number | 899 |
| Place of birth | London, England |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Platelayer |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 34 |
| Next of kin | Harriet Shields, 3 Finchley Square, London, Ec, England |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Place of enlistment | Langwarrin, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 4th Battalion, D Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/21/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board Transport A14 Euripides on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 4th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous details | True name: William Augustus Michael SHIELDS; see 7146 Michael SHIELDS for second period of enlistment |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
