| Regimental number | 36694 |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Next of kin | Father, William Telfer, Mataura |
| Rank on embarkation | Private |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 21st Reinforcements, Otago Infantry Battalion, D Company |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board Ulimaroa on |
| Final rank | Private |
| Final unit | 3rd Battalion, Otago Infantry Regiment |
| Fate | Killed in Action |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 21 |
| Place of burial | No known grave |
| Commemoration details | Tyne Cot Memorial (New Zealand Apse, Panel No 3), Belgium |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: William and Emily Telfer, Mataura, Southland, Invercargill |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | Nominal Roll Vol. 3: Roll 52, p. 16 |