| Regimental number | 12/3254 |
| Address | Hauraki Road, Takapuna, Auckland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs E J Black, Orakei Road, Takapuna, Auckland |
| Rank on embarkation | Private |
| Enlistment status | Volunteer |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 8th Reinforcements, Auckland Infantry Battalion |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board Willochra on |
| Final rank | Private |
| Final unit | 2nd Battalion, Wellington Infantry Regiment |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. On the 25th August 1918 during operations near Grevillers while acting as a Battalion Runner, Private Black carried on three different occasions important messages to the forward area through a
very heavy barrage of shell and machines gun fire. He set a very high standard of courage and by his devotion to duty through a most critical period helped in a great measure the success of our operations.'
Source: London Gazette Date: |
| Miscellaneous details | Nominal Roll Vol. 1: Auckland Infantry Batln/Eighth |