| Regimental number | 23/1206 |
| Address | 50 Sophia Street, Timaru |
| Marital status | Single |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs P Sutherland, Brydone, Southland |
| Rank on embarkation | Rifleman |
| Enlistment status | Volunteer |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 1st Battalion, New Zealand Rifle Brigade, C Company |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board Mauganui on |
| Medals |
Bar to Military Medal 'Operations east of Cambrai, 13 October to 11 November 1918. Continuous devotion to duty. On 8th November he led a patrol to Eugnies and finding the
enemy gone sent back a report and then pushed on to La Louviere and gained touch with the enemy, remained in touch until the infantry arrived. This NCO's
devotion to his duty is worthy of great praise, he is resourceful and brave in his enterprises and has proved a tower of strength in the recent operations.'
Source: London Gazette Military Medal 'Gallant conduct and devotion to duty. Finding himself the only sergeant left in his Company, he assisted his Company Commander in the advance and showed great gallantry in leading a platoon. Assisted in consolidation and displayed great courage in the face of heavy fire, exhibiting a fine example to the men whilst things were very unpleasant throughout from shell fire.'
Source: London Gazette Date: |
| Miscellaneous details | Nominal Roll Vol. 1: C Company/1st NZRB |