| Regimental number | 38645 |
| Occupation | Grocer's assistant |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs M E Ball, Lower Queen Street, Onehunga |
| Rank on embarkation | Private |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 21st Reinforcements, E Company |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board Ulimaroa on |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty near Bancourt on the 1st September 1918. This N.C.O. was in charge of a Lewis Gun team when his platoon was taken by surprise by a hostile machine gun at close range. He immediately engaged the machine gun, and by skilful maneouvring, beat down its fire, and forced it out of its position. He displayed a fine skill and initiative as well as cool courage, which enabled his platoon to move forward successfully.'
Source: 'London Gazette' Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | Nominal Roll Vol. 3: Roll 52, p. 17 |