
| Regimental number | 12/86 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Scotland |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Soldier |
| Address | Paeroa |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 44 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs A Robertson, Paeroa |
| Previous military service | New Zealand Permanent Staff |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Paeroa |
| Rank on embarkation | Sergeant Major |
| Enlistment status | Volunteer |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, Main Body, Auckland Infantry Battalion |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on |
| The Auckland Infantry Battalion in the Main Body left New Zealand on board two ships, HMNZT 8 ('Star of India') and HMNZT 12 ('Waimana'). It is not possible from the Nominal Roll to determine on which ship an individual embarked. | |
| Final rank | Sergeant Major |
| Final unit | Auckland Infantry Battalion |
| Fate | Invalided back to New Zealand |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli Wounded in action, 30 April 1915 (gun shot wound). Discharged from hospital to return to New Zealand, 5 June 1915. Arrived at Wellington on board HMNZT 'Willochra', 15 July 1915. Returned to duty, Auckland Military District, 29 September 1915. Discharged on termination of engagement, 31 December 1915. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 76 |
| Place of burial | Hamilton |
| Sources | Nominal Roll Vol. 1: Auckland Infantry Batln/Main Body Archives New Zealand (Wellington), Agency AABK, Series 18805 |
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