| Regimental number | 9/1863 |
| Occupation | Carpenter |
| Next of kin | Sister, Miss Theresa Hillmer, Ohingaiti, Main Trunk Line |
| Rank on embarkation | Trooper |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, Details sailed on Horse Transport 'Dalmore', Otago Mounted Rifles, D Squadron |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board Dalmore on |
| Final rank | Gunner |
| Final unit | New Zealand Field Artillery |
| Fate | Killed in Action |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 29 |
| Place of burial | Divisional Cemetery (Row L, Grave No 11), Ieper, Belgium |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: Ferdinand and Augusta Hillmer, 166 Church Street, Palmerston North |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | Nominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 21, p. 42 |