| Regimental number | 42711 |
| Occupation | Farm hand |
| Next of kin | Father, William Ross, Toiro via Balclutha |
| Rank on embarkation | Rifleman |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, New Zealand Rifle Brigade Reinforcements, J Company |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 80 Corinthic on |
| Final rank | Rifleman |
| Final unit | 4th Battalion, New Zealand Rifle Brigade |
| Fate | Killed in Action |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 26 |
| Place of burial | Oxford Road Cemetery (Plot III, Row D, Grave No 5), nr Ieper, Belgium |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: William and Annie Ross, Toiro, Balclutha. Native of Langwell, Warepa |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | Nominal Roll Vol. 3: Roll 57, p. 37 |