
| Regimental number | 21083 |
| Occupation | Blacksmith |
| Next of kin | Sister, Miss Winnie Parsons, 4 Ponsonby Road, Auckland |
| Rank on embarkation | Rifleman |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, New Zealand Rifle Brigade, 1915, 10th Reinforcements to 1st Battalion, E Company |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board Aparima on |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'During the attack on Messines Ridge on 7th June. He was one of the three Battalion runners who kept up communication when all other means failed. Under
heavy shell fire all the time, he carried out his work with splendid courage and never failed to deliver messages under the most trying conditions.'
Source: London Gazette Date: |
| Sources | Nominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 38, p. 29 |
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