| Regimental number | 34906 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | East Taieri, Otago |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Mosgiel, Otago |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Next of kin | Father, John Nimmo, Keephall, Mosgiel, Otago |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on embarkation | Lance Corporal |
| Enlistment status | Volunteer |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 20th Reinforcements (2nd Draft), Otago Infantry Regiment, D Company |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT Athenic on |
| Final rank | Sergeant |
| Final unit | 3rd Battalion, Otago Infantry Regiment |
| Fate | Commenced return to New Zealand |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal "For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty shown at SAIN KALEA on 6th August 1918. He was with a small party detailed to cover the retirement of a column and he was left behind to bring the transport out of a village. He and another NCO beat off a determined enemy attempt to capture the mules. Throughout the fight for fifteen miles he worked a Lewis Gun and rifle continuously."
Source: London Gazette Date: |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front, Mesopotamia, Persia Attached to Dunsterforce 1918. Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 72 |
| Sources | Nominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 49, p. 4 |