| Regimental number | 10/518 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Foxton |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Koputaroa |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22.11 |
| Height | 5' 7" |
| Weight | 158 lbs |
| Next of kin | J Sciascia, Koputaroa |
| Previous military service | 'C' Company, 7th (Wellington West Coast) Regiment |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Wanganui |
| Rank on embarkation | Private |
| Enlistment status | Volunteer |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, Main Body, Wellington Infantry Battalion |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 10 Arawa on |
| Final rank | Sergeant |
| Final unit | 1st Battalion, Wellington Infantry Regiment |
| Fate | Killed in Action |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 25 |
| Place of burial | No known grave |
| Commemoration details | Messines Ridge (New Zealand) Memorial, Belgium |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: Mr Nicola & Mrs Riria Sciascia, Koputaroa, Foxton |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'In the Noutillerie Sector on the 3rd day of February 1917, this N.C.O. was in charge of the Scouts of a Raiding Party of 22 ranks. He led his party with coolness and accuracy and contributed materially to the success of the Raid. he had previously shown himself brave and capable both in Gallipoli and France.'
Source: 'London Gazette' Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Killed in action, 1 August 1917. Total war service: 2 years 350 days (of which 2 years 313 days were abroad). Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Miscellaneous details | Nominal Roll Vol. 1: Wellington Infantry Batln/Main Body |
| Sources | Archives New Zealand (Wellington), Agency AABK, Series 18805, File 20810130 |