| Regimental number | 26/1044 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Dunedin |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Draper's assistant |
| Age at embarkation | 27 |
| Height | 5' 9" |
| Weight | 160 lbs |
| Next of kin | Brother, George Manson, Northeast Valley, Dunedin |
| Previous military service | North Dunedin Rifles (5 years) |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Trentham |
| Rank on embarkation | Rifleman |
| Enlistment status | Volunteer |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, New Zealand Rifle Brigade, 4th Battalion, Machine Gun Section |
| Final rank | Corporal |
| Final unit | New Zealand Machine Gun Corps |
| Fate | Died of wounds |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 30 |
| Place of burial | Caudry British Cemetery (Plot IV, Row F, Grave no 4), France |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: Mr & Mrs James Manson |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | Nominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 24, p. 32 Archives New Zealand (Wellington), Agency AABK, Series 18805, File 21373766 |