| Service number | VX32338 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Gunner |
| Unit | 17th Anti-Tank Battery |
| Service | Australian Army |
| Conflict/Operation | Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Conflict Eligibility Date | Second World War, 1939-1947 |
| Date of Death | 25 March 1942 |
| Place of Death | New Britain, Pacific Islands |
| Cause of Death | Illness |
| Age at Death | 42 |
| Cemetery or Memorial Details | Rabaul Memorial, Rabaul, Papua New Guinea |
| Source | AWM147 Roll of Honour cards, 1939-1945 War, 2nd AIF (Australian Imperial Force) and CMF (Citizen Military Force) |
Roll of Honour William Shields
Location on the Roll of Honour
William Shields's name is located at panel 20 in the Commemorative Area at the Australian War Memorial (as indicated by the poppy on the plan).
Personal Service Records
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War Graves
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