| Regimental number | 10/3706 |
| Occupation | Farm hand |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs A Priest, Elsthorpe, Hawke's Bay |
| Rank on embarkation | Private |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 9th Reinforcements, Wellington Infantry Battalion, B Company |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board SS Maunganui on |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry in action. Near Colincamps on the 27th March 1918 during a counter attack by his company he showed great courage and resource, and on the capture of the position took charge of a German machine gun and turning it on to the retreating enemy inflicted it on to the retreating enemy inflicted considerable damage amongst them. He kept the gun in action with but little assistance for six hours longer until his Company was relieved.'
Source: London Gazette Date: |
| Sources | Nominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 21, p. 21 |