War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

Embarked Alexandria with unit to join the Mediterranean Expeditionary Force (Gallipoli Campaign), 12 April 1915.

Admitted to Fleet Sweeper 'Clacton', 28 June 1915 (diarrhoea); transferred to HS 'Seeang Bee', 1 July 1915; to Military Hospital, Valetta, Malta, 9 July 1915 (not yet diagnosed); to England, 20 July 1915 (gastric); to Military Hospital, Hamstead, 2 August 1915; marched into NZ Base Depot, Grey Towers, 11 January 1916.

Taken on strength of No.2 NZ Field Ambulance, Isamilia, Egypt, 13 March 1916; transferred to No.2 Field Ambulance, 14 March 1916.

Posted to NZ Expedtionary Force Headquarters, 5 April 1916, and appointed Clerk.

Proceeded overseas to England, 10 May 1916; taken on strength of NZ Command Depot, Hornchurch, 8 June 1916.

Transferred to NZ Dental Service, 8 June 1916, and posted to No.13 Dental Section.

Promoted Sergeant, 8 June 1916.

Proceeded overseas to France, 15 July 1917; marched in NZ Infantry & General Base Depot, Etaples, 17 July 1917.

Nominated for Imperial Commission, 18 September 1917.

Detached to England, 28 September 1917.

Discharged in England for commission in Royal Flying Corps, 1 February 1918.

Total war service: 3 years 172 days (of which 3 years 108 days were abroad).