| Regimental number | 6120 |
| Place of birth | Clarence River New South Wales |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Coffs Harbour Jetly, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18 |
| Next of kin | Father, Hughie McKinnon Shields, Coffs Harbour Jetty, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 23rd Battalion, 17th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/40/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A8 Argyllshire on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 24th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |