For good service and unfailing devotion to duty. This NCO has filled the appointment of Battalion Pioneer Sergeant since February 1916. He has always been unfailing in his devotion to duty, has showed marked initiative and resource in improving the comfort and convenience of all ranks in the trenches, camps, and bivouacs, and in carrying out the thousand and one tasks which fall on the lot of a Pioneer Sergeant in the Field. His cheerful and steady application to his work, and tactful handling of his squad over a long and continuous period under all conditions have been of unestimable value to his unit.
Recommendation date: 22 February 1919

Regimental number	10/1066
Date of birth	16 April 1882
Place of birth	Dublin, Ireland
Religion	Roman Catholic
Occupation	Carpenter
Address	8 Kennedy Road, Napier
Marital status	Single
Age at embarkation	32.4
Height	5' 4.5"
Weight	125 lbs
Next of kin	Sister, Miss Evelyn Norman, Devonia House, Cudworth Road, New Brighton, Cheshire, England
Previous military service	Dublin Fusiliers (purchased discharge)
Enlistment date	18 August 1914
Place of enlistment	Napier
Rank on embarkation	Private
Enlistment status	Volunteer
Unit name	New Zealand Expeditionary Force, Main Body, Wellington Infantry Battalion
Embarkation details	Unit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 10 Arawa on 16 October 1914
Final rank	Sergeant
Final unit	2nd Battalion, Wellington Infantry Regiment
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)	Meritorious Service Medal For good service and unfailing devotion to duty. This NCO has filled the appointment of Battalion Pioneer Sergeant since February 1916. He has always been unfailing in his devotion to duty, has showed marked initiative and resource in improving the comfort and convenience of all ranks in the trenches, camps, and bivouacs, and in carrying out the thousand and one tasks which fall on the lot of a Pioneer Sergeant in the Field. His cheerful and steady application to his work, and tactful handling of his squad over a long and continuous period under all conditions have been of unestimable value to his unit. Recommendation date: 22 February 1919
Fate	Commenced return to New Zealand 17 March 1919
Other details	War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Commenced return to New Zealand from London on board HMNZT 'Remuera', 17 March 1919; disembarked New Zealand, 5 May 1919; discharged (termination of period of engagement), 2 June 1919. Total war service: 4 years 289 days (of which 4 years 202 days were abroad). Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Miscellaneous details	Nominal Roll Vol. 1: Wellington Infantry Batln/Main Body
Date of death	21 August 1934, Hastings
Sources	Archives New Zealand (Wellington), Agency AABK, Series 18805, File 21380975