| Regimental number | 8/3684 |
| Occupation | Ironmonger |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs A McFadyen, Post Office Invercargill |
| Rank on embarkation | Lance Corporal |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 10th Reinforcements, Otago Infantry Regiment, D Company |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on |
| The Infantry component of the 10th Reinforcements left New Zealand on board two ships, 'Willochra' and 'Tofua'. It is not possible to determine from the Nominal Roll on which ship an individual embarked. Harbour records indicate that the actual date of sailing was 5 March 1916. | |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During an advance of our troops though wounded early in the operation, with determination and endurance he
continued, in the absence of an officer to lead his platoon until he was exhausted. His courage and resolute leadership at a critical moment were productive of most valuable results. At all times his example and influence have been of the greatest
assistant to his officers.'
Source: London Gazette Date: |
| Sources | Nominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 26, p. 17 |