| Regimental number | 4/914 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Gisborne |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Motor mechanic |
| Address | 24 Campbell Road, Grey Lynn, Auckland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Height | 5' 11" |
| Weight | 148 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Janet Nairn, 24 Campbell Road, Grey Lynn, Auckland |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on embarkation | Sapper |
| Enlistment status | Volunteer |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 5th Reinforcements, New Zealand Field Engineers |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on |
| Discharge date | |
| Family/military connections | Brothers: 48554 Donald Brisbane NAIRN; 12/2064 Hugh Jameson NAIRN |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Joined unit at Gallipoli, 15 July 1915. Commenced return to New on board HMNZT 'Ruapehu', 7 June 1919; ischarged, 27 July 1919 (no longer physically fit for War Service on account of wounds received in action). War service abroad: 4 years 45 days Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Miscellaneous details | Nominal Roll Vol. 1: Field Engineers/Fifth |