| Regimental number | 2/1039 |
| Address | Newstead, Waikato |
| Marital status | Single |
| Next of kin | John Mackay, Newstead, Waikato |
| Rank on embarkation | Bombardier |
| Enlistment status | Volunteer |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 2nd Reinforcements, New Zealand Field Artillery |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on |
| No 1 Field Artillery Brigade left New Zealand on board 'Willochra'; No 4 Howitzer Battery on board 'Knight of the Garter'. It is not possible from the Nominal Roll to determine on which ship an individual embarked. | |
| Final rank | Sergeant |
| Final unit | 4th (Howitzer) Battery, 3rd Brigade, New Zealand Field Artillery |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal |
| Fate | Killed in Action |
| Place of burial | Beaulencourt British Cemetery (Plot III, Row E, Grave No 10), Beaulencourt, near Bapaume, France |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Uncle: John Mackay, 'Dundonald', Newstead, Waikato |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'On the nights 21st/22nd and 22nd/23rd August near Puisieux. Ammunition transport arriving at the Battery came under heavy shell fire. By his coolness,
courage and personal example he assisted his officers to overcome a dangerous and difficult situation. He has had a long and continuous service, and his coolness and bravery has made him a great assistance to his Officers.'
Source: London Gazette Date: |
| Miscellaneous details | Nominal Roll Vol. 1: Field Artillery/Second |