| Regimental number | 40724 |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Next of kin | Father, W A Sillifant, 7 Courtenay Street, Christchurch |
| Rank on embarkation | Rifleman |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, New Zealand Rifle Brigade Reinforcements, G Company |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT Mokoia on |
| Fate | Killed in Action |
| Place of burial | Hermies Hill British Cemetery, France Plot IV, Row E, Grave 16. |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Son of Mr. and Mrs. William A. Sillifant, of 7, Courtenay St., Christchurch, New Zealand. |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty while snipping in "No Man?s Land". In a skilful and fearless manner he worked his way to within 20 yards of the hostile trenches, where he killed ten of the enemy. Later, during the attack, he did excellent work in snipping the enemy as they showed themselves in throwing bombs.'
Source: London Gazette Date: |
| Sources | Nominal Roll Vol. 3: Roll 55, p. 30 |