| Regimental number | 41622 |
| Place of birth | Australia |
| Occupation | Jeweller |
| Next of kin | Brother, E J Proud, 6 Onslow Terrace, Wellington |
| Rank on embarkation | Lance Corporal |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 24th Reinforcements (2nd Draft), F Company |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 82 Pakeha on |
| HMNZT 'Pakeha' embarked 14 April 1917; disembarked 18 April 1917; re-embarked and left New Zealand, 26 April 1917. | |
| Final rank | Private |
| Final unit | 2nd Battalion, Canterbury Infantry Regiment |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During the operations near Bapaume on the 24th August 1918, Private Proud took command of his section and
flanked an enemy strong point which had been holding up the advance, and forced the enemy to retire. His initiative and personal courage set a fine example to his comrades.'
Source: London Gazette Date: |
| Sources | Nominal Roll Vol. 3: Roll 60, p. 7 |