| Regimental number | 10/2384 |
| Address | 21 Rosina Terrace, Wellington |
| Marital status | Single |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Alice R Schoch, 21 Rosina Terrace, Wellington |
| Rank on embarkation | Private |
| Enlistment status | Volunteer |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 4th Reinforcements, Wellington Infantry Battalion |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on |
| The 4th Reinforcements, Wellington Infantry Battalion, left New Zealand on board three ships (HMNZT 21 'Willochra', HMNZT 22 'Knight Templar', and HMNZT 23 'Waitomo'). It is not possible from the Nominal Roll to determine on which ship an individual embarked. | |
| Final rank | Private |
| Final unit | 1st Battalion, Wellington Infantry Regiment |
| Fate | Died of wounds |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 24 |
| Place of burial | Etaples Military Cemetery (Plot XI, Row C, Grave No 12), France |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: G A & A R Scoch |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'At Flers during the attack by this Battalion on the 16th September, and during the two following days this man did excellent work in keeping up communication with Brigade and Companies. From 10am on the 16th until he was seriously wounded on the morning of the 18th he went out repeatedly under very heavy fire to mend and lay new lines. The wires were frequently broken and were on all all occasions successfully restored by this Private under very heavy shellfire. During the whole action, he showed the utmost bravery and his devotion to duty was of great service to the Battalion.'
Source: 'London Gazette' Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Miscellaneous details | Nominal Roll Vol. 1: Wellington Infantry Batln/Fourth |