| Regimental number | 14261 |
| Place of birth | Huntly, Waikato |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Rachel Hinchco, Hakanoa Street, Huntly |
| Rank on embarkation | Rifleman |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, New Zealand Rifle Brigade, 8th Reinforcements to 1st Battalion, E Company |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT Maunganui on |
| Final rank | Private |
| Final unit | 1st Battalion, Auckland Infantry Regiment |
| Fate | Died of wounds |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 22 |
| Place of burial | St Hilaire Cemetery (Plot V, Row B, Grave No 10), Frevent, France |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: John and Rachael Hinchco, 53 Esplanade Road, Mount Eden, Auckland |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry in the field, east of St Julien on the 4th October. At the commencement of the attack, when our advancing lines were held up by determined resistance, he rushed his Lewis Gun up, and under intense fire, bought his gun into action. He then, single handed, rushed to close quarters and compelled the surrender of a shell hole strong point, containing a German Officer and 12 other ranks. His action enabled the line to advance, which otherwise was in danger of losing its barrage. Throughout the whole action, he showed splendid skill, and entire disregard of personal safety.'
Source: 'London Gazette' Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | Nominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 34, p. 29 |