| Regimental number | 25/1641 |
| Occupation | Chauffeur |
| Next of kin | Father, J McLeod Irvine, Ramsgate, Kent, England |
| Rank on embarkation | Sergeant |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, New Zealand Rifle Brigade, 1915, 2nd Reinforcements to 3rd Battalion, G Company |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on |
| Members of G Company left New Zealand on board two ships, HMNZT 49 'Maunganui' and HMNZT 50 'Tahitit'. It is not possible from the Nominal Roll to identify on which ship an individual embarked. | |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For gallant conduct and devotion to duty in operations east of Ypres, 4th October 1917. He took charge of the platoon when his platoon commander took over the company, and after being badly wounded he continued to direct and encourage his men, until he became practically paralysed and helpless. Throughout he remained cheerful, and altogether showed a very fine example to his men.'
Source: 'London Gazette' Date: |
| Sources | Nominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 27, p. 8 |