| Regimental number | 23/1465 |
| Address | c/o G H Morley, Mahora |
| Marital status | Single |
| Next of kin | Father, William Peters, 94 Carlyle Street, Napier |
| Rank on embarkation | Rifleman |
| Enlistment status | Volunteer |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, New Zealand Rifle Brigade, 1st Battalion, 2nd Reinforcements, E Company |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on |
| Members of E Company left New Zealand on board two ships, HMNZT 35 'Willochra' and HMNZT 36 'Tofua'. It is not possible from the Nominal Roll to determine on which ship an individual embarked. | |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. At Colincamps on the Ancre on 5th April 1918, Rifleman Peters Section Commander became a casualty early in the bombardment preliminary to the attack. This man immediately took command of
the section, cheered them by his fine example, and steadied them to meet the advancing infantry. He continued to work the Section with great skill and gallantry. His men were in a different position in an advanced post, having to deal not only with the enemy in the open but also with those in the deep C.T. leading forward, but he carried out his duties as well and set such a gallant example that they were successful at all points. The last stand of the enemy party in the C.T., was finally broken up by a small bombing party led forward with great dash by Rifleman Peters whose work throughout was the admiration of his fellows.'
Source: London Gazette Date: |
| Miscellaneous details | Nominal Roll Vol. 1: E Company/2nd Rfts of 1st NZRB |