| Regimental number | 37861 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Bulls |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Height | 5' 8.75" |
| Weight | 132 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Margery Elizabeth Paap, Bulls |
| Previous military service | Served in the Territorial Force, Bulls; still serving at time of NZEF enlistment. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on embarkation | Private |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 21st Reinforcements, F Company |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board Waitemata on |
| Final rank | Private |
| Final unit | Canterbury Infantry Regiment |
| Fate | Commenced return to New Zealand |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to New Zealand from Tilbury on board HT 'Matatua', 8 January 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 72 Palmerston North |
| Sources | Nominal Roll Vol. 3: Roll 52, p. 21 Archives New Zealand (Wellington), Agency AABK, Series 18805, File 21383222 |