Andrew Lusk Shields

Andrew Lusk Shields
Born	c. 1882
Died	Stanley Internment Camp, Hong Kong
Occupation(s)	Entrepreneur, politician
Known for	Chairman of Sandakan Light and Power Company; Director of Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation; Chairman of the Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce; Member of the Legislative Council and Executive Council of Hong Kong

Andrew Lusk Shields (circa 1882 – 24 July 1944) was a prominent Scottish entrepreneur and political figure based in Hong Kong. He passed away as a prisoner of war following the fall of Hong Kong in 1941.

Life

Shields became affiliated with Shewan, Tomes & Co., eventually taking over as partner from Robert Shewan. He held the position of chairman at the Sandakan Light and Power Company and was also a director at the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation. In 1938, he assumed the role of chairman for the Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce.

Between 1938 and 1941, Shields represented the Chamber of Commerce as an unofficial member on the Legislative Council. In April 1941, he was appointed to the Executive Council. During his service, he voiced opposition to the government's proposed Income Tax Bill, which sought to increase wartime funding, reflecting concerns from the business community.

Shields served as commodore of the Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club during two periods: 1927–1928 and again from 1932 to 1936. From 1934 onward, he acted as honorary commander of the Hong Kong Naval Volunteer Force and participated on its Advisory Committee. Additionally, he led the St. Andrew's Society, a club for Scottish expatriates, holding titles of president in 1932 and chief-captain in 1933.

His contributions to public service extended to roles on various committees including the Volunteer Advisory Committee, Appeal Tribunal under the Compulsory Service Ordinance, Authorized Architects Consulting Committee, Shipping Control Board, and he temporarily chaired the Essential Commodities Board during Stanley Hudson Dodwell’s absence.

During the Battle of Hong Kong, Shields provided intelligence regarding Japanese troop movements to Major-General Christopher Maltby and advocated for surrender; however, Maltby opted to continue resistance. After Hong Kong capitulated on 25 December 1941—referred to as "Black Christmas"—Shields was interned as a prisoner of war and subsequently died at Stanley Internment Camp on 24 July 1944 at age 62. His spouse was repatriated along with Canadian civilian detainees.