| Regimental number | 10/2732 |
| Address | Whetukura |
| Marital status | Single |
| Next of kin | Father, J Paterson, St Andrew's, Orkney Islands, Scotland |
| Rank on embarkation | Private |
| Enlistment status | Volunteer |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 6th Reinforcements, Wellington Infantry Battalion |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board Willochra on |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He collected a few men of different companies and organised an attack on a strongly held concrete
machine gun position which had caused casualties during the advance. He captured the position with three machine guns, putting thirty of the enemy out of action. His cool daring and initiative were a magnificent example to his men.'
Source: London Gazette Date: |
| Miscellaneous details | Nominal Roll Vol. 1: Wellington Infantry Batln/Sixth |