| Regimental number | 11/732 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Leith, Scotland |
| Occupation | Carrier |
| Address | Hastings |
| Marital status | Single |
| Height | 5' 11" |
| Weight | 156 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mrs A Manson, Ohakune |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Dannevirke |
| Rank on embarkation | Trooper |
| Enlistment status | Volunteer |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, Main Body, Wellington Mounted Rifles Regiment |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on |
| Members of the Wellington Mounted Rifles Regiment in the Main Body left New Zealand on board three ships ('Arawa', 'Orari', and 'Tahiti'). It is not possible from the Nominal Roll to determine on which ship an individual embarked. | |
| Final rank | Sergeant |
| Final unit | No.1 New Zealand Field Ambulance, New Zealand Medical Corps |
| Fate | Commenced return to New Zealand |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'Action in front of Belle Vue Spur, west of Passchendaele, on October 12th 1917, and following days. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. Lance Corporal Manson during the 12th and 13th October 1917 did magnificent work. Pushing forward his squad to the forward firing line he brought back into safety many wounded man who were lying exposed to the enemy's fire. His courage and initiative under dangerous conditions was a splendid example to the other men.'
Source: London Gazette Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Military Medal, 1914/15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal. |
| Miscellaneous details | Nominal Roll Vol. 1: Wellington Mounted Rifles/Main Body |
| Date of death |