| Regimental number | 6/3817 |
| Occupation | Storekeeper |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Alice Parr, Burnett's Face, Denniston |
| Rank on embarkation | Private |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 9th Reinforcements, Canterbury Infantry Battalion, C Company |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board SS Maunganui on |
| Medals |
Decoration Militaire (Belgium) 'Messines Offensive, 7th to 9th June 1917. When his Officer was wounded this NCO with 10 men rushed forward and was the first to enter Messines where he
captured 4 machine guns and from 60 to 70 Germans. This NCO showed great bravery which was most conspicuous in the capture of our final objective.'
Source: London Gazette Date: Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During an attack upon a village he was the first to enter it with ten men, capturing four machine guns and seventy of the enemy. He also showed the greatest courage in the capture of a final objective.'
Source: London Gazette Date: |
| Sources | Nominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 21, p. 26 |