| Regimental number | 10/15 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Taradale, Hawke's Bay |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Shepherd |
| Address | Mungatatahi, Hawke's Bay |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24.4 |
| Height | 5' 7.5" |
| Weight | 157 lbs |
| Next of kin | James Hawthorne, Post Office, Hastings |
| Previous military service | Served in the 6th Mounted Rifles, Territorial Force, Petone; still serving at time of NZEF enlistment. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Hastings |
| Rank on embarkation | Private |
| Enlistment status | Volunteer |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, Main Body, Wellington Infantry Battalion |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 10 Arawa on |
| Final rank | 2nd LT |
| Final unit | 3rd Battalion, Wellington Infantry Regiment |
| Fate | Commenced return to New Zealand |
| Medals |
Meritorious Service Medal 'For gallant conduct and devotion to duty throughout operations near Gravenstafel 4th to 8th October 1917. He repeatedly led his transport through heavy enemy shell fire along difficult and dangerous roads and delivered ammunition and supplies to his Battalion. He has acted for two years as Transport Sergeant and during that period his unfailing energy and resourcefulness has materially contributed to the efficiency of the transport of his Battalion.'
Source: 'London Gazette' Date: |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Commenced return to New Zealand on board HT 'Ruahine', 19 May 1919; discharged, 5 August 1919. Medals: Meritorious Service Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Miscellaneous details | Nominal Roll Vol. 1: Wellington Infantry Batln/Main Body |
| Date of death | |
| Sources | Archives New Zealand (Wellington), Agency AABK, Series 18805, File 7880143 |