| Regimental number | 10/1952 |
| Address | Mangatainoka, Wairarapa |
| Marital status | Single |
| Next of kin | Father, William Pilkington, Mangatainoka, Wairarapa |
| Rank on embarkation | Private |
| Enlistment status | Volunteer |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 4th Reinforcements, Wellington Infantry Battalion |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on |
| The 4th Reinforcements, Wellington Infantry Battalion, left New Zealand on board three ships (HMNZT 21 'Willochra', HMNZT 22 'Knight Templar', and HMNZT 23 'Waitomo'). It is not possible from the Nominal Roll to determine on which ship an individual embarked. | |
| Final rank | Sergeant |
| Final unit | 1st Battalion, Wellington Infantry Regiment |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in the field at Briastre on 12th October 1918. This NCO was in charge of a platoon during the operations on this date, and by skilful handling of his platoon, was enabled to push forward from a close support position at Belle Vue to the front line of posts on the railway line rendering much needed assistance to another platoon in consolidating the line, pushing forward patrols, and what was of greatest importance at a critical time, getting touch with troops on either flank. He handled his platoon with coolness
and skill throughout.'
Source: London Gazette Date: |
| Miscellaneous details | Nominal Roll Vol. 1: Wellington Infantry Batln/Fourth |