| Regimental number | 56047 |
| Occupation | Carpenter |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs E Taylor, Cook Street, Lyall Bay, Wellington |
| Rank on embarkation | Rifleman |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, New Zealand Rifle Brigade Reinforcements (Second Draft), G Company |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 90 Ulimaroa on |
| Final rank | Private |
| Final unit | 2nd Battalion, Auckland Infantry Regiment |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. At Crevecoeur on 30th September 1918 he was one of the Company runners. Throughout the day he was carrying
messages to the Platoons and to Battalion Headquarters over areas swept by machine gun fire and across bridges which were entirely exposed to the enemy snipers, machine-guns and artillery. He showed the greatest courage.'
Source: London Gazette Date: |
| Sources | Nominal Roll Vol. 3: Roll 69, p. 32 |