| Regimental number | 10/817 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Napier |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Carpenter |
| Address | c/o J Cleary, 'The Lawn', Hastings |
| Marital status | Single |
| Height | 5' 10.5" |
| Weight | 154 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mrs Huia Mackrell, c/o Mrs J W Cleary, 'The Lawn', Hastings |
| Previous military service | Served in B Company, 9th (Hawke's Bay) Regiment, Territorial Force; still serving at time of NZEF enlistment. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Hastings |
| Rank on embarkation | Lance Corporal |
| 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 |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'During the operations in and about Flers on the 18th September, this N.C.O. showed consistent bravery, and was a fine example. Again on the 1st October he reconnoitred for the company commander during the attack ascertained where the flanks of adjoining companies rested, and brought back infornation of the greatest value and assistance to his company commander. His work was done under heavy shellfire and during the progress of an attack. He is worthy of special distinction.'
Source: 'London Gazette' Date: |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Commenced return to New Zealand from Southampton on board HT 'Willochra', 8 March 1919; discharged (termination of period of engagement), 13 May 1919. Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal. Also served in World War II: Service No 804670 - Army. |
| Miscellaneous details | Nominal Roll Vol. 1: Wellington Infantry Batln/Main Body |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 64 |
| Place of burial | Maunu Cemetery, Whangarei |
| Sources | Archives New Zealand (Wellington), Agency AABK, Series 18805, File 24170382 |