| Regimental number | 25/1019 |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Next of kin | Father, George Sheat, Dunsandel |
| Rank on embarkation | Rifleman |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, New Zealand Rifle Brigade, 3rd Battalion, C Company |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on |
| The 3rd Battalion, C Company, New Zealand Rifle Brigade left New Zealand on board three ships: HMNZT 42 ('Ulimaroa'), HMNZT 43 ('Mokoia') and HMNZT 44 ('Navua'). It is not possible from the Nominal Roll to determine on which ship an individual embarked. | |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during the attack on the Passchendaele Ridge on 12th October 1917. He displayed great fearlessness in
carrying messages through heavy enemy machine gun and shell fire from his Company to Battalion Headquarters. His work throughout the operations was of the highest order.'
Source: London Gazette Date: |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 25/1018 William John Canterbury SHEAT |
| Sources | Nominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 24, p. 13 |