| Regimental number | 15651 |
| Occupation | School teacher |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs E Bassett, Parapara, Collingwood, Nelson |
| Rank on embarkation | 2nd Lieutenant |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 20th Reinforcements (1st Draft), Wellington Infantry Battalion, B Company |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board Port Lyttelton on |
| Harbour records indicate that the actual date of sailing was 8 December 1916. | |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He led his men with great courage and resource in the attack. After his objectives were captured he led an attack on some "pillboxes" in front of his position, from which the enemy were inflicting casualties with machine guns, and successfully disposed of them. He showed great courage and initiative.'
Source: 'London Gazette' Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Cross, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | Nominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 47, p. 4 |