| Regimental number | 22808 |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs E Jeffery, Bell Block near New Plymouth |
| Rank on embarkation | Rifleman |
| Unit name | New Zealand Rifle Brigade, 7th Reinforcements to 2nd Battalion, F Company |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on |
| Final rank | Corporal |
| Final unit | 1st Battalion, New Zealand Rifle Brigade |
| Fate | Killed in Action |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 26 |
| Place of burial | Ploegsteert Wood Military Cemetery (Plot III, Row A, Grave No 9), Belgium |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: Harry Henry and Elizabeth Jeffery, Bell Block, Taranaki |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He attacked an enemy machine gun single-handed, killing five of the enemy and capturing twelve others. He afterwards captured twelve of the enemy in a dug-out, from which they were about to open fire with machine gun upon the flank of his platoon. He showed splendid coolness and determination.'
Source: 'London Gazette' Date:
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| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | Nominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 33, p. 30 |