| Regimental number | 31353 |
| Occupation | Commercial traveller |
| Next of kin | Sister, Mrs Jean Bell, 137 Rintoul Street, Wellington |
| Rank on embarkation | Lance Corporal |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 19th Reinforcements, Wellington Infantry Battalion, B Company |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on |
| The infantry component of the 19th Reinforcements left New Zealand on board two ships, 'Maunganui' and 'Tahiti'. It is not possible from the Nominal Rolls to determine on which ship an individual embarked. | |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For great gallantry and devotion to duty. Near Gravenstafel on 4th October, when in charge of the bombing section of the platoon which attacked an enemy strong post, he led his section forward through heavy machine gun fire and captured the position. He displayed great dash and determination throughout the attack, and by his conduct set a fine example to his section.'
Source: London Gazette Date: Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. In an attack he formed one of a small party which rushed and captured two enemy machine-gun posts, taking
several prisoners and capturing the guns. He displayed magnificent courage and initiative, and did excellent work on many other occasions.'
Source: London Gazette Date: |
| Sources | Nominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 45, p. 8 |