| Regimental number | 23/612 |
| Address | c/o Tattin Bros, The Willows, Centre Bush |
| Marital status | Single |
| Next of kin | Brother, Harry Marris Sutton, Limehills, Southland |
| Previous military service | Served in the South African War. |
| Rank on embarkation | Rifleman |
| Enlistment status | Volunteer |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 1st Battalion, New Zealand Rifle Brigade, B Company |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on |
| Final rank | Private |
| Final unit | 2nd Battalion, Otago Infantry Regiment |
| Fate | Killed in Action |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 41 |
| Place of burial | No known grave |
| Commemoration details | Tyne Cot Memorial (New Zealand Apse, Panel No 3), Belgium |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: John Bennworth Sutton and Margaret (his wife), Centre Bush, Southland Invercargill. Native of Garryowen, Southland. |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Miscellaneous details | Nominal Roll Vol. 1: B Company/1st NZRB |