| Regimental number | 10/2015 |
| Address | c/o Dalgety and Co (Limited), Palmerston North |
| Marital status | Single |
| Next of kin | Father, John Varnham, 93 Rintoul Street, Wellington |
| Rank on embarkation | 2nd Lieutenant |
| Enlistment status | Volunteer |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 4th Reinforcements, Wellington Infantry Battalion |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on |
| The 4th Reinforcements, Wellington Infantry Battalion, left New Zealand on board three ships (HMNZT 21 'Willochra', HMNZT 22 'Knight Templar', and HMNZT 23 'Waitomo'). It is not possible from the Nominal Roll to determine on which ship an individual embarked. | |
| Medals |
Mentioned in Despatches 'For conspicuous good work and devotion to duty. Captain Varnham is a very capable, painstaking, and efficient Officer, who has excellent qualities of
Leadership. By his energy, determination and conduct, he has always been an outstanding example to his men. Captain Varnham left New Zealand with the 4th
Reinforcements, and saw service in Gallipoli before coming to France.'
Source: London Gazette Date: Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When his commanding officer was wounded he took command of the battalion until a relief was sent. He then led his company and successfully consolidated the captured objective. He set a splendid example to his men of determination and courage, which contributed largely to the success achieved.'
Source: London Gazette Date: |
| Miscellaneous details | Nominal Roll Vol. 1: Wellington Infantry Batln/Fourth |