| Regimental number | 18269 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Scotland |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Farm hand |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Height | 5' 7.5" |
| Weight | 154 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs M Black, c/o Mrs Andrews, 29 Cheviot Street, Spreydon, Christchurch |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on embarkation | Private |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 20th Reinforcements, Canterbury Infantry Battalion, C Company |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 71 Port Lyttelton on |
| Final rank | Private |
| Final unit | Canterbury Infantry Regiment |
| Fate | Commenced return to New Zealand |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to New Zealand on board SS 'Marama', 19 December 1918; discharged 28 April 1920. War service: 3 years 278 days (of which 2 years 54 days were abroad) Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 44 |
| Sources | Nominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 47, p. 10 |