| Regimental number | 3/1197 |
| Address | c/o Mrs Churchfield, Sumner, Christchurch |
| Marital status | Married |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Jessie Stapley, c/o Mrs Churchfield, Bury Street, Sumner, Christchurch |
| Rank on embarkation | Private |
| Enlistment status | Volunteer |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 7th Reinforcements, New Zealand Medical Corps |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on |
| Final rank | Lance Corporal |
| Final unit | No.1 New Zealand Field Ambulance |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. This NCO was in charge of the Bearer Relay Post on the Lock of the Canal de L'Escaut. In the early morning of 7th October, when his Bearer Relay post and route of evacuation were being heavily shelled he was not content with merely supervising the work of his bearers but personally assisted each squad on the bridge, the most dangerous portion of the carry. His coolness and utter disregard of danger set an example which encouraged his bearers to cope with a task of the most difficult and dangerous nature.'
Source: London Gazette Date: |
| Miscellaneous details | Nominal Roll Vol. 1: Medical Corps/Seventh |