| Regimental number | 23/2053 |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs G McDonald, 6 Post Nees, Stornaway, Scotland |
| Rank on embarkation | Rifleman |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, New Zealand Rifle Brigade, 4th Reinforcements to 1st and 2nd Battalions, E Company |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on |
| E Company left New Zealand on board two ships, HMNZT 47 Willochra and HMNZT 48 'Tofua'. It is not possible from the Nominal Roll to determine on which ship an individual embarked. | |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He led a silent raid against an enemy post, but was held up by machine gun fire, and had to withdraw. He then
made a fine personal reconnaissance, reorganised his party, and with great skill and determination again led them forward, rushing the post and capturing
prisoners and two machine guns.'
Source: London Gazette Date: |
| Sources | Nominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 26, p. 29 |