| Regimental number | 40158 |
| Occupation | Clerk |
| Next of kin | Father, George Pratt, Gonville, Wanganui |
| Rank on embarkation | 2nd Lieutenant |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 29th Reinforcements, F Company |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington |
| The 29th Reinforcements left New Zealand on board two ships ('Mokoia', 13 August 1917, and SS 'Ruahine', 15 August 1917). It is not possible from the Nominal Roll to determine on which ship or ships F Company embarked. | |
| Final rank | 2nd Lieutenant |
| Final unit | Canterbury Regiment (attached 2nd Light Trench Mortar Battery) |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'During the attack on Bapaume on 24th August 1918, he was in command of two sections of a light trench mortar battery supporting the infantry, and, when the infantry had reached the outskirts of the town, he went forward to the most advanced posts to reconnoitre the position, and found the enemy threatening to cut off the forward line. He immediately returned, and rushed up two guns on
each flank and brought fire to bear on the most threatened part of the line. Later, when withdrawal was necessary, he attached himself to the infantry and rendered most valuable assistance during the consolidation of the new line. His gallant conduct throughout inspired confidence in all under him.'
Source: London Gazette Date: |
| Sources | Nominal Roll Vol. 3: Roll 70, p. 18 |