| Regimental number | 12/3913 |
| Occupation | School teacher |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs E J Oram, Cass Street, Kaiapoi |
| Rank on embarkation | Captain |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 10th Reinforcements, Auckland Infantry Battalion, A Company |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on |
| The Infantry component of the 10th Reinforcements left New Zealand on board two ships ('Willochra' and 'Tofua'). It is not possible from the Nominal Roll to determine on which ship an individual embarked. The Nominal Roll gives 5 March 1916 as the date of embarkation; harbour records indicate 5 March 1916 as the actual date of departure. | |
| Final rank | Captain (Temporary Major) |
| Final unit | Wellington Regiment |
| Medals |
Mentioned in Despatches 'During the period 28th February to 20th September 1917 this officer has displayed great ability and the utmost devotion to duty as a Company Commander. At Messines, on 7th June 1918, he was in command of the Company which captured the objective on the right of the Battalion frontage. He directed his company with great skill, and though wounded on 7th June, remained on duty in an exposed position under continuous and heavy shell fire until the Battalion came out of the line on 10th June, when he was evacuated. The success of his Company was chiefly due to his fine leadership in action and to the great ability with which it was trained. He set a fine example of courage and endurance.'
Source: London Gazette Date: Officer of the Order of the British Empire 'In recognition of valuable services rendered in connection with the war.'
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| Sources | Nominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 26, p. 6 |