| Regimental number | 12/295 |
| Occupation | Bank teller |
| Next of kin | Father, H D Morpeth, Waihi |
| Rank on embarkation | 2nd Lieutenant |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 9th Reinforcements, Auckland Infantry Battalion, A Company |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 37 SS Maunganui on |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'For gallantry and devotion to duty on the night of 3/4th July during a heavy bombardment of the Epinette trenches near Armentieres he moved about amongst his company and so encouraged them that when the enemy attempted to enter the trenches they were repulsed. Unfortunately he was struck by a shell splinter and his leg has been amputated at the thigh.'
Source: London Gazette Date: |
| Other details |
Ex Main Body Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | Nominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 21, p. 13 |