| Regimental number | 47917 |
| Occupation | Clerk |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs G McDonald, 307 Childers Road Gisborne |
| Rank on embarkation | Private |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 26th Reinforcements (1st Draft), Auckland Infantry Regiment, A Company |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 85 Willochra on |
| Final rank | Private |
| Final unit | 2nd Battalion, Auckland Infantry Regiment |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. At Crevecouer on 30th September 1918 he was one of the Company runners, Throughout the day he was carrying
messages to the platoon and to Battalion Headquarters over areas swept by machine gun fire and across bridges which were entirely exposed to the enemy
snipers, machine guns and artillery. He showed the greatest courage.'
Source: London Gazette Date: |
| Sources | Nominal Roll Vol. 3: Roll 66, p. 5 |