William Henry (Bill) Shields (1896–?)
William Henry Shields, n.d. photographer unknown
from Bank of NSW Roll of Honour
WILLIAM HENRY SHIELDS, son of Mr. Thomas and Mrs. Elizabeth Shields, was born at Myrtleford, Victoria, on 17th February, 1896, and received his education at Cootamundra, New South Wales. He entered the service of the Bank at Young on 19th December, 1913, and was transferred to Narrandera on 26th August, 1914.
William Shields enlisted at Narrandera as a member of the A.I.F. in September, 1915, embarking on 20th January, 1916, for Egypt where he saw active service. He arrived in France on 8th April, 1916, and on 26th July following he was wounded. In April, 1917, he was promoted to the rank of corporal; to sergeant in February, 1918; staff sergeant in January, 1919; and to warrant officer in the following May. He returned to Australia in April, 1920.
Original Publication
Additional Resources and Scholarship
- World War I service record, item B2455, SHIELDS WILLIAM HENRY (National Archives of Australia)
- departure from Hay for Mudgee, Riverine Grazier (Hay), 4 May 1937, p 2
Citation details
'Shields, William Henry (Bill) (1896–?)', People Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://peopleaustralia.anu.edu.au/biography/shields-william-henry-bill-23187/text32402, accessed 26 December 2024.
William Henry Shields, n.d. photographer unknown
from Bank of NSW Roll of Honour
Life Summary [details]
Birth
17 February,
1896
Myrtleford,
Victoria,
Australia
Religious Influence
Includes the religion in which subjects were raised, have chosen themselves, attendance at religious schools and/or religious funeral rites; Atheism and Agnosticism have been included.