| Regimental number | 24313 |
| Occupation | Commercial traveller |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs E M Blampied, Windmill Road, Mount Eden, Auckland |
| Rank on embarkation | 2nd Lieutenant |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 19th Reinforcements, Specialist Signalling Section |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on |
| The Specialist Signalling Section 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 Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty as battalion scout officer. He led his men in an advance of over 11/2 miles in perfect order after a long march. By his skilful observation and reports he was the means of inflicting heavy casualties on the enemy. He led his scouts as an organised platoon behind a threatening gap and prevented the enemy from penetrating a thin line at a critical time. He showed
great courage and skill.'
Source: London Gazette Date: |
| Sources | Nominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 45, p. 20 |