| Regimental number | 11/1100 |
| Address | Maharhara, Hawke's Bay |
| Marital status | Married |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs H M Somerville, c/o Mrs Harding, Tarewa, Waipukurau |
| Rank on embarkation | Captain |
| Enlistment status | Volunteer |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 5th Reinforcements, Wellington Mounted Rifles |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board Tahiti on |
| Final rank | Major |
| Final unit | 12th Battery, 3rd Brigade, New Zealand Field Artillery |
| Medals |
Mentioned in Despatches 'Honours Despatch for Period 22nd September 1917, to 24th February 1918 (inclusive).'
Source: London Gazette Date: Mentioned in Despatches 'February 26th to September 29th, 1917. A resolute Battery Commander with a high sense of duty. Originally commanded a section of the Divisional Ammunition Column, the horses of which were kept in excellent condition, and has for some six months commanded a Battery with success.'
Source: London Gazette Date: Distinguished Service Order 'For continuous good service in the field. He has commanded a battery throughout the period with conspicuous ability, particularly during the recent mobile operations. His energy has been unceasing, and he has on many occasions carried out his duties regardless of heavy enemy fire.'
Source: London Gazette Date: Mentioned in Despatches 'Sir D Haig's despatch dated 8th November, 1918, submitting names deserving of special mention.'
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| Miscellaneous details | Nominal Roll Vol. 1: Wellington Mounted Rifles/Fifth |