| Regimental number | 59008 |
| True Name | Helm David Alexander |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Next of kin | Father, J Hume, Riversdale |
| Rank on embarkation | Private |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 30th Reinforcements, Otago Infantry Company, D Company |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT No 93 Corinthic on |
| Final rank | Private |
| Final unit | 1st Battalion, Otago Infantry Regiment |
| Fate | Killed in Action |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 29 |
| Place of burial | L'Homme Mort British Cemetery (Plot II, Row B, Grave No 19), Ecoust-St Mein, France |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: James and Elizabeth Hume, Riversdale |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | Nominal Roll Vol. 3: Roll 72, p. 14 |