| Regimental number | 19/116 |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs B Hermiston, 2 Seafield Villa, Leith, Scotland |
| Rank on embarkation | Private |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 31st Reinforcements, Auckland Infantry Regiment, A Company |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 97 Tahiti on |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. Near Bancourt on the 1st September 1918 when on patrol with another man he attacked an enemy trench which was strongly held and secured valuable information. On returning his companion was wounded and Pte Hermiston endeavoured to carry him in under heavy machine-gun fire. He showed exceptional courage.'
Source: 'London Gazette' Date: |
| Other details | Ex Samoan Relief |
| Sources | Nominal Roll Vol. 3: Roll 75, p. 5 |