| Regimental number | 12/3681 |
| Place of birth | Australia |
| Occupation | Carpenter |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs J Hobson, 32 Stanley Street, Arch Hill, Auckland |
| Rank on embarkation | Private |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 9th Reinforcements, Auckland Infantry Battalion, A Company |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 37 SS Maunganui on |
| Final rank | Private |
| Final unit | 2nd Battalion, Auckland Infantry Regiment |
| Fate | Killed in Action |
| Place of burial | Cite Bonjean Military Cemetery (Plot II, Row C, Grave No 44), Armentieres, France |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: Mr & Mrs J.G. Hobson, Arch Hill, Auckland |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | Nominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 21, p. 15 |