| Regimental number | 9/1588 |
| Address | Matawai, Gisborne |
| Marital status | Single |
| Next of kin | Father, J McCarthy, Mangateretere, Hawke's Bay |
| Rank on embarkation | Trooper |
| Enlistment status | Volunteer |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 7th Reinforcements, Otago Mounted Rifles Regiment |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on |
| The Mounted Rifles component of the 7th Reinforcements left New Zealand on 10 October 1915 on board two ships, 'Aparima' and 'Navua'. It is not possible from the Nominal Roll to determine on which ship an individual embarked. | |
| Final rank | Private |
| Final unit | 1st Battalion, Wellington Infantry Regiment |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in the field at Briastre on 11th October, 1918. His section commander being wounded, Pte McCarthy took
command of his section and led them forward to their objective under particularly heavy machine gun fire. His personal example had a steadying effect on his men, and he, throughout the day, controlled them splendidly. He also carried out valuable patrol work and sent back very useful information.'
Source: London Gazette Date: |
| Miscellaneous details | Nominal Roll Vol. 1: Otago Mounted Rifles/Seventh |