| Regimental number | 30844 |
| Occupation | Farm hand |
| Next of kin | Father, G Pegler, Cowes Bay, Waiheke Island, Auckland |
| Rank on embarkation | Private |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 20th Reinforcements (1st Draft), Auckland Infantry Battalion, A Company |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board Port Lyttelton on |
| Harbour records indicate that the actual date of sailing was 8 December 1916. | |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. At Crevecouer on 30th September 1918 he did exceptionally good work as a sniper, killing a number of the enemy who were trying to surround his section. After his section commander was killed he took command of the section and successfully repulsed the enemy counter attack. He showed great courage.'
Source: London Gazette Date: |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 30845 Lance Corporal Martin Day PEGLER CdeG, 2nd Bn, Auckland Infantry Regiment, killed in action, 30 September 1918. |
| Sources | Nominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 47, p. 4 |