| Regimental number | 10/4215 |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Matthew Vesty, Mangatora Dannevirke |
| Rank on embarkation | Private |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 11th Reinforcements, Wellington Infantry Battalion, B Company |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on |
| The Infantry component of the 11th Reinforcements left New Zealand on board two ships ('Maunganui' and 'Tahiti'). It is not possible from the Nominal Roll to determine on which ship an individual embarked. The Nominal Roll gives the date of departure as 1 April 1916; harbour records indicate that the actual date of embarkation was 2 April 1916. | |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in charge of a Lewis machine gun team. Left alone with the gun, he dispersed an enemy attack single handed,
inflicting many casualties upon them. By his coolness and great gallantry he undoubtedly saved the lives of his comrades, besides most effectively holding up a
counter-attack at a critical moment. He set a splendid example of devotion to duty.'
Source: London Gazette Date: |
| Sources | Nominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 28, p. 9 |