| Regimental number | 8/2304 |
| Address | 1 Lavina Avenue, Wellington |
| Marital status | Single |
| Next of kin | Sister, Miss C Pulsford, Eastbourne, Wellington |
| Rank on embarkation | Private |
| Enlistment status | Volunteer |
| Unit name | Otago Infantry Battalion, Samoan Advance Party |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on |
| The Otago Infantry Battalion, Samoan Advance Party, left New Zealand on board two ships, HMNZT 1 'Moeraki' and HMNZT 2 'Monowai'. It is not possible from the Nominal Roll to determine on which ship an individual embarked. | |
| Medals |
Meritorious Service Medal 'Operations Belle Vue Spur, 4th October to 20th October 1917, and Becelaere Sector, 9th December 1917 to 22nd February 1918. For devotion to duty. This NCO has rendered great service to his Battalion, and has set an admirable example of
devotion to duty. Owing to many changes in the Battalion, much responsibility has been thrown on this NCO and he has at all times kept the records of the Battalion in a thoroughly efficient manner. He has seen continuous service since 9th August
1914, and has served continuously as Staff Sergeant of this Battalion since its formation March 1st, 1916. His record of service is an admirable one, and he has set a splendid example of efficient and conscientious work.'
Source: London Gazette Date: |
| Miscellaneous details | Nominal Roll Vol. 1: Otago Infantry Batln/Samoan Adv & Fourth |