| Regimental number | 10/749 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Wanganui |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Upholsterer |
| Address | Potter's Hotel, Hawera |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22.9 |
| Height | 5' 5" |
| Weight | 140 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, James Botten, Whangaehu, Wanganui |
| Previous military service | Served in the 11th Regiment, Territorial Force; still serving at time of NZEF enlistment. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | New Plymouth |
| Rank on embarkation | Private |
| Enlistment status | Volunteer |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, Main Body, Wellington Infantry Battalion |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 10 Arawa on |
| Final rank | Gunner |
| Final unit | New Zealand Field Artillery |
| Fate | Commenced return to New Zealand |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Commenced return to New Zealand on board HT 'Ruahine', 8 December 1918; discharged (termination of period of engagement), 17 February 1919. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Miscellaneous details | Nominal Roll Vol. 1: Wellington Infantry Batln/Main Body |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 67 |
| Sources | Archives New Zealand (Wellington), Agency AABK, Series 18805, File 22277571 |