| Regimental number | 10/512a |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Wellington |
| Address | Wellington |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 43 |
| Next of kin | Messrs Cox & Co, London, England |
| Previous military service | Attended RMC Sandhurst. Subsequently served in the North Staffordshire Regiment, British Army (Sudan 1896, South Africa 1900-1902) |
| Rank on embarkation | Colonel |
| Enlistment status | Volunteer |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, Main Body, 1st Infantry Brigade, Headquarters |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on |
| Final rank | Brigadier General |
| Final unit | 3rd New Zealand Rifle Brigade |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Mention in Despatches Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette', 15 June 1916. Mention in Despatches 'Mentioned in Field Marshall. D. Haig's despatch of 7 November 1917 for distinguished and gallant services and devotion to duty during the period February 26th to midnight September 20-21st, 1917.' Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette', 11 December 1917. Mention in Despatches 'Has commanded his Brigade since the New Zealand Division landed in France, with ability. During operations on the Somme he handled his Command with great coolness and judgement.' Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette', 4 January 1917. |
| Fate | Killed in Action |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 45 |
| Place of burial | Bailleul Communal Cemetery Extension (Plot III, Row C, Grave No 20), France |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Wife: Gwen Johnston, 29 Bullingham Mansions, Campden Hill, London W8, England |
| Medals |
Companion of the Order of the Bath 'For distinguished service in the field during the operations at the Dardanelles.'
Source: 'London Gazette' Date: Cross of the Karageorge, 3rd Class (with swords), Serbia 'For distinguished services rendered during the course of the campaign.'
Source: 'London Gazette' Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Appointed Temporary Brigadier General while commanding 1st NZ Infantry Brigade, 9 July 1915. Relinquished command of 1st NZ Infantry Brigade on account of ill-health, and took command of NZ Infantry Reserve Group, England, 27 July 1917. Proceeded overseas to France, 27 July 1917, to command 2nd NZ Rifle Brigade. Killed in action by sniper bulet while visiting his front line trenches, 7 August 1917. Medals: Cross of the Karageorge, 3rd Class (with swords), Serbia, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Miscellaneous details | Nominal Roll Vol. 1: HQ Infantry Brigade/Main Body |
| Sources | Archives New Zealand (Wellington), Agency AABK, Series 1880, File 180540215 |