
| Regimental number | 10/307A |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Wellington |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Minister of religion |
| Address | Christchurch |
| Marital status | Married |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs J A Luxford, 471 Manchester Street, Christchurch |
| Previous military service | Served in the Chaplains Corps, South Africa (Boer War). |
| Rank on embarkation | Chaplain Major |
| Enlistment status | Volunteer |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, Main Body, Wellington Infantry Battalion |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 10 Arawa on |
| Final rank | Chaplain |
| Final unit | 1st Battalion, Otago Infantry Regiment |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Mention in Despatches Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette', 13 July 1916. Mention in Despatches Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette', 5 November 1915. |
| Fate | Commenced return to New Zealand |
| Medals |
Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George 'For outstanding services on the beaches of Gallipoli in the execution of his religious duties among the soldiers placed in his care.'
Source: London Gazette Date: Mentioned in Despatches 'For distinguished and gallant services rendered during the period of General Sir C. Munro's command of the Mediterranean Expeditionary Force.'
Source: London Gazette Date: Mentioned in Despatches 'Mentioned in General I. Hamilton's despatch of the 26th August 1915. (Commander in Chief, Mediterranean Expeditionary Force).'
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| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli Medals: Companion of the Order of St Michael & St George, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal. Died from injuries sustained at Gallipoli (leg amputated). |
| Miscellaneous details | Nominal Roll Vol. 1: Wellington Infantry Batln/Main Body. Second given name incorrectly entered on Nominal Roll as Alfred. |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 66 |
| Place of burial | Waikaraka Cemetery (Area 1, Block H, Plot 128A), Auckland |
| Sources | Archives New Zealand (Wellington), Agency AABK, Series 18805, File 10921156 |
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