| Regimental number | 2/1313 |
| Address | Fairbairn Road, Otahuhu |
| Marital status | Single |
| Next of kin | Father, J G Paterson, Fairbairn Road, Otahuhu |
| Rank on embarkation | Bombardier |
| Enlistment status | Volunteer |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force. 4th Reinforcements, New Zealand Field Artillery |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on |
| New Zealand Field Artillery, 4th Reinforcements, left New Zealand on board two ships ('Willochra' and 'Knight Templar'). It is not possible from the Nominal Roll to determine on which ship an individual embarked. | |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous coolness on the night 1st/2nd October, 1917 near St Julien. When engaged in the hurried delivery of Ammunition to his Battery in a new advanced position, and while under heavy enemy fire, he was indefatigable in straightening traffic blocks and ensuring the continuous handling of Ammunition. His conduct undoubtedly helped to keep his party steady at work under very trying conditions.'
Source: London Gazette Date: |
| Miscellaneous details | Nominal Roll Vol. 1: Field Artillery/Fourth |