| Regimental number | 25/12 |
| Occupation | Teacher |
| Next of kin | Friend, William Chipchase, Te Arai, Rodney North, Auckland |
| Rank on embarkation | Captain |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, New Zealand Rifle Brigade, 3rd Battalion, A Company |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on |
| A Company, 3rd Battalion, New Zealand Rifle Brigade, left Wellington on board three ships (HMNZT 42 'Ulimaroa', HMNZT 43 'Mokoia', and HMNZT 44 'Navua'), It is not possible from the Nominal Roll to determine on which ship an individual embarked. | |
| Medals |
Mentioned in Despatches 'For distinguished and gallant services and devotion to duty during the period September 25th, 1917, to midnight, February 24/25th, 1918. Sir D. Haig's despatch of the 7th April 1918.'
Source: London Gazette Date: Military Cross 'For gallantry and devotion to duty, and consistent good work both as a Company Commander and as temporary Second in Command of the Battalion. In the
Passchendaele Offensive on 12th October 1917, he handled his Company with judgment and skill, and displayed most courage under heavy fire. As second in
Command of the Battalion, he has done consistently excellent work, displaying great energy. I cannot speak too highly of the manner in which this Officer
performs his duty.'
Source: London Gazette Date: |
| Sources | Nominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 24, p. 1 |