| Regimental number | 8/3961 |
| Occupation | Farm labourer |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs M E Macpherson, 137 Nith Street Invercargill |
| Rank on embarkation | Private |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 10th Reinforcements, Otago Infantry Regiment, D Company |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on |
| The Infantry component of the 10th Reinforcements left New Zealand on board two ships, 'Willochra' and 'Tofua'. It is not possible to determine from the Nominal Roll on which ship an individual embarked. Harbour records indicate that the actual date of sailing was 5 March 1916. | |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He has rendered very valuable and conspicuous service as a sniper. On one occasion, during an attack by our troops which was checked by enemy machine gun fire, he dashed forward through an intense barrage, and, establishing himself single handed in a shell hole, engaged the enemy snipers and machine gunners until dark. His services on patrol have also yielded valuable results, and his example of coolness and resource has been worthy of the highest praise.'
Source: London Gazette Date: |
| Sources | Nominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 26, p. 18 |