| Regimental number | 24/1906 |
| Occupation | Student |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Dr L S Manning, 135 Cambridge Terrace, Christchurch |
| Rank on embarkation | 2nd Lieutenant |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, New Zealand Rifle Brigade, 4th Reinforcements to 1st and 2nd Battalions, F Company |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board Willochra on |
| Harbour records indicate that the actual date of sailing was 5 March 1916. | |
| Final rank | Lieutenant |
| Final unit | 2nd Battalion, New Zealand Rifle Brigade |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Mention in Despatches 'Coolness and gallantry during a raid on the night of 7th January 1917, on the enemy trenches south of Armentieres, when 19 prisoners were taken. he did specially good work in training the Raiding Party of 84 of all ranks, and by his fearlessness and resource on the above night enthused his men.' Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette', 1 June 1917. |
| Fate | Killed in Action |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 28 |
| Place of burial | Achiet-Le-Grand Communal Cemetery Extension (Plot III, Row F, Grave No 25), France |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: Leslie S. and Helen Manning, 135 Cambridge Terrace, Christchurch |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in training and leading his platoon in a successful daylight raid. After having returned to our lines he displayed great gallantry in returning to the enemy's trench and bringing back three men of his party who had been left behind. He had on a previous occasion led a most successful raid, killing and capturing many of the enemy.'
Source: 'London Gazette' Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Cross, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | Nominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 26, p. 30 |