| Regimental number | 30152 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Gisborne |
| Occupation | Reporter |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs E H Akroyd, 104 Ballance Street, Gisborne |
| Rank on embarkation | Private |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 20th Reinforcements (2nd Draft), F Company |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT Athenic on |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. On the 4th September 1918, in an advance in HAVRINGCOURT WOOD, this man was in command of a party of eight men. The enemy had posted machine guns in strong positions, and this man showed great skill in rounding up these machine guns, capturing them and the crews. On the morning of the 5th September, in front of Neuville, where an emeny machine gun was giving much trouble and causing casualties, he took another man out and captured the gun and five prisoners. His initiative and contempt for danger were a source of encouragement to all ranks.'
Source: 'London Gazette' Date: |
| Discharge date | |
| Family/military connections | Brothers: 79436 Edgar Lionel AKROYD; 23/354 Theodore Fellowes AKROYD |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Wounded in action, 11 September 1918. Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Sources | Nominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 49, p. 9 |