| Regimental number | 10/4115 |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Next of kin | Friend, W Casey, Raetihi |
| Rank on embarkation | Private |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 11th Reinforcements, Wellington Infantry Battalion, B Company |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on |
| The Infantry component of the 11th Reinforcements left New Zealand on board two ships ('Maunganui' and 'Tahiti'). It is not possible from the Nominal Roll to determine on which ship an individual embarked. The Nominal Roll gives the date of departure as 1 April 1916; harbour records indicate that the actual date of embarkation was 2 April 1916. | |
| Final rank | Sergeant |
| Final unit | 1st Battalion, Wellington Infantry Regiment |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He led his men with great dash and determination in an attack, advanced beyond his objective, and put out of action two enemy machine guns which were enfilading the troops who were advancing on the right. His pompt action enabled the right flank to continue the advance and reach the objective. He set a splendid example to his men.'
Source: 'London Gazette' Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | Nominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 28, p. 8 |