| Regimental number | 20216 |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs E Ness, Makomako, Pahiatua |
| Rank on embarkation | Rifleman |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, New Zealand Rifle Brigade, 10th Reinforcements to 2nd Battalion, F Company |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 61 Aparima on |
| Final rank | Rifleman |
| Final unit | 3rd Battalion, New Zealand Rifle Brigade |
| Fate | Killed in Action |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 25 |
| Place of burial | Rue-du-Bois Military Cemetery (Plot III, Row A, Grave No 8), Fleurbaix, France |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: Edward and Margaret Ness, Pahiatua, Wellington |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | Nominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 38, p. 32 |