| Regimental number | 10/2700 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Christchurch |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Seaman |
| Address | 274 Willis Street, Wellington |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20 |
| Height | 5' 8" |
| Weight | 156 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, H B Manson, Pirinoa |
| Previous military service | Government Training Ship (2 years) |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Trentham |
| Rank on embarkation | Private |
| Enlistment status | Volunteer |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 6th Reinforcements, Wellington Infantry Battalion |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board Willochra on |
| Final rank | Staff Sergeant |
| Final unit | 1st Battalion, Wellington Infantry Regiment |
| Fate | Commenced return to New Zealand |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 4/1818 Robin Victor MANSON |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Miscellaneous details | Nominal Roll Vol. 1: Wellington Infantry Batln/Sixth |
| Sources | Archives New Zealand (Wellington), Agency AABK, Series 18805, File 19483739 |