
| Regimental number | 23070 |
| Place of birth | Nelson |
| Occupation | Bank clerk |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs A Blennerhassett, 23 River Bank, Wanganui |
| Rank on embarkation | 2nd Lieutenant |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, New Zealand Rifle Brigade, 12th Reinforcements to 2nd Battalion, F Company |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board Willochra on |
| Final rank | Acting Captain |
| Final unit | 1st Battalion, Wellington Infantry Regiment |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Mention in Despatches 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in the field during the period from 25th February 1918 until killed in action on the 4th November 1918. This officer during the above period displayed a remarkable coolness in action and an unfailing cheerfulness and devotion to duty that inspired those under him and assisted those above him on many occasions.' Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette' Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Killed in Action |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 28 |
| Place of burial | Le Quesnoy Communal Cemetery Extension (Plot I, Row B, Grave No 22), France |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: Annie Blennerhassett, of 23, River Bank, Wanganui, and the late Thomas William Blennerhassett |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | Nominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 43, p. 26 |