| Regimental number | 7/309 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Wanganui |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Soldier |
| Address | Defence Office, Christchurch |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 41 |
| Height | 5' 9" |
| Weight | 158 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mrs Agnes Blair, c/o Henry Galpin Esq, Marton |
| Previous military service | New Zealand Staff Corps (1911-1914); Adjutant, 1st Battalion, Wellington (West Coast) Mounted Rifle Volunteers (3 years, 1903-1906); South African War, 2nd and 8th Contingents, New Zealand Mounted Rifles (3 years, 1900-1902); Alexandra Mounted Rifle Volunteers (18 months, 1899-1900); Alexandra Cavalry Volunteers (6 years, 1891-1898) |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Christchurch |
| Rank on embarkation | Captain |
| Enlistment status | Volunteer |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, Main Body, Canterbury Mounted Rifles |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Lyttelton on |
| The Canterbury Mounted Rifles Regiment, Main Body, embarked on board two ships, HMNZT 4 'Tahiti' and HMNZT 11 'Athenic'. It is not possible from the Nominal Roll to determine on which ship an individual embarked. | |
| Final rank | Lieutenant Colonel |
| Final unit | New Zealand Machine Gun Battalion |
| Fate | Commenced return to New Zealand |
| Medals |
Distinguished Service Order 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During the fighting at Gravenstafel on 4 October 1917, he showed great gallantry in the command of his Battalion and repeatedly went through the enemy barrage, steadying and encouraging his men, and directing the consolidation of the captured positions. His courage and coolness did much to inspire all ranks and the success of the operations at that place was largely owing to his personal efforts.'
Source: 'London Gazette' Date: Military Cross 'Hill 60, 21 August 1915. For work in the attack on Kaiajik Aghala on the 21st.'
Source: 'London Gazette' Date: Mention in Despatches 'In connection with the operations described in General I. Hamilton's despatch dated 11 December 1915.'
Source: 'London Gazette' Date: Mention in Despatches 'During the operations round Flers from the 16th to 28th September, this Officer commanded his company with great coolness and judgement, and by his enthusiasm and gallantry got the very best out of his officers and men.'
Source: 'London Gazette' Date: Mention in Despatches 'Mentioned in Field Marshall Haig's despatch of 7th November 1917 for distinguished and gallant services and devotion to duty during the period February 26th to midnight September 20-21st 1917.'
Source: 'London Gazette' Date: |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Distinguished Service Order, Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | Nominal Roll Vol. 1: Canterbury Mounted Rifles/Main Body Archives New Zealand (Wellington), Agency AABK, Series 18805 |