| Regimental number | 6/1399 |
| Address | Main Street, Temuka |
| Marital status | Single |
| Next of kin | Father, Leon George Scrimshaw, Main Street, Temuka |
| Rank on embarkation | Private |
| Enlistment status | Volunteer |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 2nd Reinforcements, Canterbury Infantry Battalion |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board Willochra on |
| Medals |
Mentioned in Despatches 'Mentioned in General Ian Hamilton's despatch of 20th May 1915. (Commander Mediterranean Expeditionary Force).'
Source: London Gazette Date: Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry on 25th April, 1915, at Gaba Tepe (Dardanelles). During the operations following the landing he, on four separate occasions, went out and brought in, under a very heavy fire, wounded men after all previous attempts to rescue them had failed. He exhibited the greatest bravery, and set a fine example of devotion to duty.'
Source: London Gazette Date: |
| Miscellaneous details | Nominal Roll Vol. 1: Canterbury Infantry Batln/Second |