
| Regimental number | 20625 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Kaikohe |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Carpenter |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18 |
| Height | 5' 9.5" |
| Weight | 133 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Julia Padlie, Kaikohe, North Auckland |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Narrow Neck Camp |
| Rank on embarkation | Private |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, Maori Contingent, 7th Reinforcements |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from New Zealand on board HMNZT 61 Aparima on |
| Final rank | Private |
| Final unit | New Zealand Pioneer Battalion |
| Fate | Killed in Action |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 18 |
| Place of burial | Underhill Farm Cemetery (Row C, Grave No 26), nr Ieper, Belgium |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: David and Julia Padlie, Kaikohe |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Embarked Wellington, 19 August 1916; disembarked Devonport, England, 25 October 1916, and marched in to Sling Camp. Proceeded overseas to France, 20 December 1916; joined Pioneer Bn, in the field, 16 January 1917. Killed in action, 6 August 1917. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Miscellaneous details | Attestation Form medical examination: condition of teeth 'Not good'. |
| Sources | Nominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 38, p. 4 Archives New Zealand (Wellington), Agency AABK, Series 18805 |
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