| Regimental number | 7/659 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Waterton, England |
| Address | Yaldhurst, Christchurch |
| Marital status | Single |
| Next of kin | John Barr, Yaldhurst, Christchurch |
| Rank on embarkation | Trooper |
| Enlistment status | Volunteer |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, Main Body, Otago Mounted Rifles Regiment |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on |
| Three squadrons of the Otago Mounted Rifles Regiment left New Zealand on board 'Hawke's Bay', and one squadron on board 'Verdala'. From the Nominal Roll it is not possible to determine on which ship an individual embarked. | |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Mention in Despatches 'For gallant and distinguished conduct in the field ... ' Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette', 6 July 1917. Second MID awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette', 12 January 1918. |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal (GAZA 19 April 1917) ‘For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. Although badly wounded in action, he refused to leave the field until he had given every possible assistance to his officer in getting his section together after it had suffered heavily from shell-fire. His pluck and devotion to duty deserve the highest praise.’
Source: 'London Gazette' Date:
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| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Miscellaneous details | Nominal Roll Vol. 1: Otago Mounted Rifles/Main Body |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 80 |