| Regimental number | 23621 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | West Plains, Southland |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Motor mechanic |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20.5 |
| Height | 5' 5.5" |
| Weight | 133 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, P Short, Farmer, West Plains, Invercargill |
| Previous military service | 8th Regiment (still serving) |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Trentham |
| Rank on embarkation | Private |
| Enlistment status | Volunteer |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 13th Reinforcements, Otago Infantry Battalion, D Company |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on |
| Final rank | Private |
| Final unit | 1st Battalion, Otago Infantry Regiment |
| Fate | Commenced return to New Zealand |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to New Zealand from Liverpool on board HMNZT 'Ajana', 7 February 1919; disembarked New Zealand, 26 March 1919; discharged (termination of period of service), 25 April 1919. Total war service: 3 years 77 days (of which 2 years 306 days were abroad). Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Sources | Nominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 33, p. 15 Archives New Zealand (Wellington), Agency AABK, Series 18805, File 7816880 |