| Regimental number | 10473 |
| Place of birth | Carlton Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Carpenter |
| Address | 113 Napier Street, South Melbourne, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Next of kin | Father, W Shillinglaw, 113 Napier Street, South Melbourne, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Gunner |
| Unit name | Field Artillery Brigade 4, Reinforcement 2 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/32/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A19 Afric on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Gunner |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 4th Field Artillery Brigade |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'At HERLEVILLE during the operations on the morning of the 23rd instant, these telephonists [66512 W.M. LECKEY, 10143 R. DONNELLY, 10473 N. SHILLINGLAW, 9293 G.W.G. BELL] formed part of the F.O. party. During the day these men worked under great difficulty from the Forward O.P. station to the relay post under heavy fire and due to an utter disregard for personal safety succeeded in maintaining the line except for short periods. The F.O. Officer was thereby enabled to send back information of considerable tactical importance as regards the line held by our own Infantry, flash bearings of hostile batteries shelling our new positions, and enemy movement likely to develop into a counter-attack. Their conduct is deserving of special recognition.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 75 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |