| Regimental number | 10/945 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Pahiatua |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Bank clerk |
| Address | Hastings |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22.2 |
| Height | 5' 10.5" |
| Weight | 160 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Christina Stewart, Konini Road, Pahiatua |
| Previous military service | 'B' Company, 9th (Hawkes Bay) Regiment |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Hastings |
| Rank on embarkation | Lance Corporal |
| 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 | Lieutenant |
| Final unit | 9th Hawkes Bay Company, 1st Battalion, Wellington Infantry Regiment |
| Other details | Also served with NZ Army during WWII between January 1940 and July 1944, including a period with 2NZEF between October 1940 and August 1941. |
| Fate | Commenced return to New Zealand |
| Medals |
8 March 1919 Near Le Quesnoy, on 4th November, 1918, he led his platoon with determination and skill, and controlled the necessary clearing up of posts and buildings in a most able manner. Later, during the evening he led two platoons through the forest to the allotted line of exploitation, and pushed out patrols and held a line of outposts to protect securely the troops passing through at dawn. He showed great
coolness and initiative.
Source: Citation, London Gazette, 4 October 1919, p.12380 |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Admitted to HS 'Southland', 8 May 1916 (bullet wound, right elbow); transferred to Infarta Hospital, Malta, 18 May 1915; to Military Hospital, Valetta, 21 July 1915; to England, 8 August 1915; to Military Hospital, Hamstead, 15 August 1915; to Vernon Hospital, 16 August 1915; discharged to furlough, 20 August 1915; marched into Depot, 4 October 1915. Appointed Corporal, 1 October 1915. Proceeded overseas to the Dardanlles, 4 October 1915; attached to ANZAC Advanced Base, Mudros, 22 October 1915. Rejoined unit, Mudros, 19 October 1915. Disembarked Alexandria with unit, 29 November 1915. Appointed Lance Sergeant, 1 March 1916. Embarked ALexandria with unit to join the British Expeditionary Force, 6 April 1916. Promoted Sergeant, 26 April 1916. Wounded in action, 20 July 1916 (gunshot wound, mouth and skull); admitted to No.13 Stationary Hospital, Boulogne, 20 July 1917; transferred to England, 21 July 1916; to Mile End Military Hospital, London, 22 July 1916; to NZ Convalescent Depot, Hornchurch, 24 August 1916; to NZ Command Depot, Codford, 4 September 1916; to No.4 London General Hospital, 29 September 1916; discharged, 18 November 1916; marched into NZ Reserve Group, Sling Camp, 4 December 1916. Marched into NZ Infantry & General Base Depot, Etaples, France, 13 December 1916; rejoined unit, in the field, 21 December 1916. Admitted to No.1 NZ Field Ambulance, 26 January 1917 (mumps); transferred to No.1 Australian Casualty Clearing Station, 27 January 1917; to No.7 General Hospital, 27 January 1917; rejoined unit, 18 February 1917. Admitted to No.1 NZ Field Ambulance, 7 March 1917, and transferred to No.2 Australian Casualty Clearing Station, the same day; to No.14 General Hospital, Wimereux, 17 March 1917; to No.1 Convalescent Depot, Wimereux, 17 March 1917; marched into NZ Infantry & General Base Depot, Etaples, 24 March 1917. Nominated for commissioning; proceeded to England, 19 April 1917. Marched in Officer Training Coy, Sling Camp, 26 April 1917. Appointed Second Lieutenant, 24 May 1917, and posted to Wellington Infantry Regiment; marched out to 4th NZ Infantry Brigade, 26 May 1917. Proceeded overseas to France, 27 May 1917. Posted to 3rd Bn, Wellington Infantry Regiment, 28 May 1917. On leave to England, 29 August 1917; rejoined unit, 10 September 1917. Detached to School, 27 September 1917; attached to NZ Reinforcement Camp, 11 October 1917; rejoined unit, 25 October 1917. Appointed Adjutant, 2 December 1917. On leave to England, 17 January 1918; rejoined unit, 21 January 1918. Relinquishes appointment of Adjutant, 7 February 1918. Attached to NZ Wing, XXII Corps Reinforcement Camp, 14 February 1918. Proceeded to England for duty, 14 February 1918; attached NZ Reinforcement Camp, Sling Camp, 19 February 1918. Appointed Platoon Commander, 3rd Reserve Bn, 19 February 1918. Qualified 'Good' on Physical Training Course, 28 March 1918. Qualified 1st Class on Revolver Course, 28 March 1918. Relinquishes appointement of Platoon Commander, 3rd Reserve Bn, 19 June 1918. Married Katherine McGregor Wilson, 16 August 1918. Marched into Larkhill Camp, England, 3 September 1918. Proceeded overseas to France, 2 October 1918; marched into NZ Infantry & General Base Depot, Etaples, 3 October 1918. Marched out to No.1 NZ Entrenching Bn, 5 October 1918. Marched into 1st Bn, Wellington Infantry Regiment, in the field, 14 October 1918. Appointed Temporary Captain, 5 November 1918, whilst Adjutant of 1st Bn, Wellington Infantry Regiment. Promoted Lieutenant, 24 November 1918. Relinquishes appointment of Adjutant, 12 December 1918, and reverts to rank of Lieutenant. Marched in England, 22 December 1918. Marched in NZ Discharge Depot, Torquay, 4 March 1919. Commenced return from London on board HMT 'Ionic', 14 March 1919; disembarked New Zealand, 24 April 1919; appointment terminated (discharged), 22 May 1919. Total war service: 4 years 284 days (of which 4 years 191 days were abroad). Medals: Military Cross, 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 | 76 |
| Sources | Archives New Zealand (Wellington), Agency AABK, Series 18805, File 7821497
Archives New Zealand (Wellington), Agency AABK, Series 18805, File 24207592 |