| Regimental number | 12/4061 |
| Occupation | Seaman |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs M Morris, Russell, Bay of Islands |
| Rank on embarkation | Private |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 10th Reinforcements, Auckland Infantry Battalion, A 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 from the Nominal Roll to determine on which ship an individual embarked. The Nominal Roll gives 5 March 1916 as the date of embarkation; harbour records indicate 5 March 1916 as the actual date of departure. | |
| Final rank | Sergeant |
| Final unit | 2nd Battalion, Auckland Infantry Regiment |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty at Bancourt on the 1st September. After his platoon commander had been wounded he took charge of the platoon and gallantly led them against a strongly held position capturing it with several machine guns and prisoners. He set a splendid example and displayed great initiative. This NCO has a splendid record for coolness under fire.'
Source: London Gazette Date: |
| Sources | Nominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 26, p. 9 |