| Regimental number | 14651 |
| Occupation | Sawmill hand |
| Next of kin | Sister, Mrs Mary Jane Uzzell, Post Office, Rangataua |
| Rank on embarkation | Private |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 14th Reinforcements, Wellington Infantry Battalion, B Company |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on |
| The Infantry component of the 14th Reinforcements left New Zealand on board two ships, 'Maunganui' and 'Tahiti'. It is not possible from the Nominal Rolls to determine on which ship an individual embarked. | |
| Final rank | Sergeant |
| Final unit | 1st Battalion, Wellington Infantry Regiment |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duties at Briastre on 12th October, 1918. He showed fine leadership and great gallantry during the attack. He led his platoon to the objective and repelled an attack from the rear, the enemy having worked in
behind him from the flank. He reorganised his platoon, directed the consolidation of his sector, and established communication with the right.'
Source: London Gazette Date: Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty near Bancourt on the 30th August 1918. This NCO took command of his platoon when the Commander became a
casualty early in the day, and carried on till the objective was gained, when he superintended the consolidation with great skill and courage. Next day he rallied his men who were falling back from an attack by a hostile, and led them back to their former position. He set a great example of skilful leading and daring.'
Source: London Gazette Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | Nominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 34, p. 8 |