| Regimental number | 26/1020 |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Next of kin | Brother, Frederick Orpwood, Defence Office Greymouth |
| Rank on embarkation | Rifleman |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, New Zealand Rifle Brigade, 4th Battalion, C Company, |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board Ulimaroa on |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For gallantry and devotion to duty during the attack on Passchendaele Ridge on 12th October 1917. Under extremely, heavy machine-gun, and occasionally heavy
shell fire, he worked continuously throughout the day and was instrumental in getting many wounded men to the Aid Post. His fine work undoubtedly saved a
number of lives.'
Source: London Gazette Date: |
| Sources | Nominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 24, p. 27 |