| Regimental number | 25/800 |
| Occupation | Farm hand |
| Next of kin | Father, Charles H Paynter, Waihou, Auckland |
| Rank on embarkation | Rifleman |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, New Zealand Rifle Brigade, 3rd Battalion, A Company |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on |
| A Company, 3rd Battalion, New Zealand Rifle Brigade, left Wellington on board three ships (HMNZT 42 'Ulimaroa', HMNZT 43 'Mokoia', and HMNZT 44 'Navua'), It is not possible from the Nominal Roll to determine on which ship an individual embarked. | |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For gallantry and initiative. During the attack of the New Zealand Division east of St Julien on October 4th 1917, this NCO organised teams to man two captured machine guns, which were used in repelling counter attacks. These guns materially strengthened the line and much praise in due to L/Cpl Paynter for his initiative and daring.'
Source: London Gazette Date: |
| Sources | Nominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 24, p. 4 |