| Regimental number | 51914 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | New Zealand |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Civil servant |
| Address | 55 Grafton Street, Sumner |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23.10 |
| Height | 5' 7.25" |
| Weight | 124 lbs |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs V T Short, 23 Peacock Street, Christchurch |
| Previous military service | Post & Telegraph Corps, Christchurch (still serving) |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Christchurch |
| Rank on embarkation | Corporal |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 38th Reinforcements, A Company |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from New Zealand on board HMNZT No 105 Remuera on |
| Final rank | Lance Corporal |
| Final unit | Canterbury Infantry Regiment |
| Fate | Commenced return to New Zealand |
| Other details |
War service: England. Commenced return to New Zealand from London on board HMNZT 'Chupra', 18 June 1919; disembarked New Zealand, 28 July 1919; discharged (termination of period of engagement), 25 August 1919. Total war service: 2 years 152 days (of which 1 year 54 days was abroad). Medal: British War Medal. |
| Sources | Nominal Rolls Vol. 4: Roll 83, p. 3 Archives New Zealand (Wellington), Agency AABK, Series 18805, File 7816864 |