| Regimental number | 28517 |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Next of kin | Friend, A Boot, Tokomaru |
| Rank on embarkation | Rifleman |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, New Zealand Rifle Brigade, 10th Reinforcements to 4th Battalion, H Company |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 68 Maunganui on |
| The Infantry component of the 19th Reinforcements left New Zealand on board two ships, 'Maunganui' and 'Tahiti'. It is not possible from the Nominal Rolls to determine on which ship an individual embarked. Harbour records indicate that the actual date of sailing was 16 November 1916. | |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He led his patrol with exceptional ability, and completed the task entrusted to him with thoroughness and rapidity. He has on all occasions shown himself to be a fine leader of men, and his coolness and vigorous energy has set a splendid example to his platoon, especially at times when casualties were heavy and their task a difficult one.'
Source: London Gazette Date: |
| Sources | Nominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 45, p. 32 |