| Regimental number | 24/213 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Tarata, Taranaki |
| Address | c/o J Campbell, Tokaora |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20 |
| Next of kin | Father, J.M. Laurent, Lake Road, Hawera |
| Rank on embarkation | Rifleman |
| Enlistment status | Volunteer |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, New Zealand Rifle Brigade, 2nd Battalion, A Company |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on |
| Final rank | Sergeant |
| Final unit | 2nd Battalion, New Zealand Rifle Brigade |
| Fate | Commenced return to New Zealand |
| Medals |
Victoria Cross 'For most conspicuous bravery, skill and enterprise whewn during an attack he was detailed to exploit an initial success and keep in touch with the enemy. With a party of twelve he located the enemy support line very strongly held, at once charged the position, followed by his men, and completely disorganised the enemy by his sudden onslaught. In the subsequent hand-to-hand fighting which ensued he showed great resourcefulness in controlling and encouraging his men, and thirty of the enemy have been killed the remainder surrendered, a total of one officer and 111 other ranks in all. The success of this daring venture, which caused his party four casualties only, was due to his gallantry and enterprise.'
Source: 'London Gazette' Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Medals: Victoria Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Miscellaneous details | Nominal Roll Vol. 1: A Company/2nd NZRB |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 92 |
| Place of burial | Memorial Wall, Servicemen's Section, Hawera Cemetery, Taranaki |