| Regimental number | 10/660 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Kirkcaldy, Fifeshire, Scotland |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Gordon Road, Toko, Taranaki |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 33 |
| Height | 5' 10" |
| Weight | 158 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mrs Elizabeth Urquhart, Gordon Road, Toko, Taranaki |
| Previous military service | 11th (Taranaki Rifles) Regiment; South African War (Imperial Forces) |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | New Plymouth |
| Rank on embarkation | Lieutenant |
| Enlistment status | Volunteer |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, Main Body, Wellington Infantry Battalion |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 10 Arawa on |
| Final rank | Captain |
| Final unit | 17th Ruahine Company, 2nd Battalion, Wellington Regiment |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Order of Danilo, 5th Class (Montenegro) For distinguished services rendered during the course of the campaign. Recommendation date: Mention in Despatches September to 2nd October 1916. From the formation of this Brigade up to the present date, Captain Urquhart has commanded his company under exceptionally trying circumstances with marked ability, coolness and determination. During the recent operations in and about Flers, this officer has time after time proved himself to be a great leader of men. He is deserving of special recognition. Recommendation date: Military Cross For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty when commanding his company in an attack. In spite of no barrage being available, and of the fact that the enemy?s position was exceptionally strong and heavily held, he so admirably arranged his plans that he overcome the stubborn opposition which was offered, and captured the position, killing and capturing numbers of the enemy. After this was effected he held the position for twenty-four hours under a violent bombardment, displaying the same splendid coolness and courage throughout and greatly inspiring his men by his personal example under very trying conditions. Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Commenced return to New Zealand |
| Family/military connections | Also served with 2nd New Zealand Expeditionary Force between August 1940 and November 1943. |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Embarked Alexandria with unit to join the Mediterranean Expeditionary Force (Gallipoli Campaign), 12 April 1915. Promoted Lieutenant, 28 May 1915. Admitted to HS 'Scotian', 16 August 1915 (debility); transferred to NZ General Hospital, Abbassia, 25 August 1915 (neurasthenia). Proceeded overseas to Dardanelles, 10 October 1915; rejoined unit, Mudros, 15 October 1915. Appointed OC, 17th Rauhine Coy, 20 October 1915. Appointed Temporary Captain, 29 November 1915. Disembarked Alexandria with unit, 29 December 1915. Transferred to 2nd Bn, Wellington Infantry Regiment, 1 March 1916, and promoted Captain the same day. Embarked Alexandria to join the British Expeditionary Force, 9 April 1916. Relived of command of 11th Taranaki Coy, 1 September 1916. Appointed OC, 17th Ruahine Coy, 18 October 1916. Admitted to No.1 NZ Field Ambulance, 4 January 1917, and transferred to ANZAC Rest Home (anaemia); rejoined unit, 14 January 1917. On leave to Paris, 14 August 1917; rejoined unit, 19 August 1917. Attached to 2nd Army Rest Camp, 20 September 1917; attached to Reinforcement Camp, 2 October 1917; rejoined unit, 10 October 1917. Seconded for duty in New Zealand, 12 November 1917. Marched into NZ Infantry & General Base Depot, Etaples, 15 November 1917. Proceeded to England, 18 November 1917. Marched into NZ Discharge Depot, Torquay, 8 January 1918. Commenced return to New Zealand on board HMT 'Arawa', 10 January 1918; disembarked New Zealand, 6 March 1918. Reported for duty, Trentham Military Camp, 3 June 1918, and posted to 43rd Reinforcements. Reembarked, 1 August 1918, see separate record for 10/660 Murray URQUHART. |
| Miscellaneous details | Nominal Roll Vol. 1: Wellington Infantry Batln/Main Body |
| Date of death | |
| Sources | Archives New Zealand (Wellington), Agency AABK, Series 18805, File 24064251
Archives New Zealand (Wellington), Agency AABK, Series 18805, File 24235108 |