| Regimental number | 42428 |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Next of kin | Brother, J W Tims, Matamata |
| Rank on embarkation | Private |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 23rd Reinforcements, Auckland Infantry Regiment, A Company |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT Ruapehu on |
| Final rank | Private |
| Final unit | 3rd Battalion, Auckland Infantry Regiment |
| Fate | Died of wounds |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 29 |
| Place of burial | Nine Elms British Cemetery (Plot III, Row F, Grave No 12) , Belgium |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: John William and Mary Tims, Oxford, England |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | Nominal Roll Vol. 3: Roll 57, p. 7 |