| Surname: | Shields |
| Initials: | J J |
| Rank: | Lance Corporal |
| Army Number: | P/14416 |
| Notes: | MFP. Awarded the 1914 Star, Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (1) France, 29/10/1914 to 19/11/15. Formerly Pte. 1/6 Welsh Regt. No 2161 and 4 Monmouthshire Regt. No.316289. Info from pension card:- 5/MS/2570. Shields, John Joseph, MFP, P/14416, L/Cpl, 26/1/18 to discharge, born 1884, married, Penywain Road, Pontypool. 11/6/18 pension for gas poisoning and bronchitis, due to. Also:- MINISTRY OF PENSIONS. CLAIMANT. MPR.51, 11/W/103145, 5/MS/2570, surname Shields, Frances A. man's name Shields, John Jospph, MFP, L/Cpl, P/14416, relationship to man Widow. Also:- Widow Frances A, Shields, John Joseph, L/Cpl. MFP, P/14416. Welsh Regt, 2161, & 265773, Monmouthshire Regt, 316289, Scots Guards, 6662, 101 Lingwain Lane, Pontypone, MVO/1334, Region II (R.5.) 11/W/103145, 8/10/52. John Joseph Shields. |
Decoration Record: | |
| Decoration: | Silver War Badge (London Gazette: WO 329/3243 Page: List MPC/127 Jan. 28, 1919) |
| Citation: | Badge No. B92570. Enlisted 10/8/1914, discharged 14/12/1918. WO letter 60/B 392 (xvia) Medal Branch A.G 10 dated 19-12-1918. Age 34years 4months. Served abroad. |