| Regimental number | 14478 |
| Occupation | Bootmaker |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Sophia Preston, 139 Newton Road, Auckland |
| Rank on embarkation | Private |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 14th Reinforcements, Auckland Infantry Battalion, A Company |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on |
| The Infantry component of the 14th Reinforcements left New Zealand on board two ships, 'Maunaganui' and 'Tahiti'. It is not possible from the Nominal Rolls to determine on which ship an individual embarked. | |
| Final rank | Lance Corporal |
| Final unit | 1st Battalion, Auckland Infantry Regiment |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. On the 4th November, during the attack north of Le Quesnoy when the company to which this man belonged was subjected to rifle fire from houses on the right flank, this NCO with initiative and
daring immediately proceeded with another man to reconnoitre the position and ascertain the strength of the garrison. By skilful scouting under fire he reached the building and effecting an entrance called on the occupants to surrender. During this manoeuvre rifle and machine gun fire was continuing from the building, but the garrison, taken completely by surprise, surrendered to these two, and as a result 1 Officer, 8 ordinary ranks and 3 machine guns were captured here. His skilful and daring action undoubtedly saved many casualties.'
Source: London Gazette Date: |
| Sources | Nominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 34, p. 5 |