| Regimental number | 14704 |
| Occupation | Baker |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs H C Ward, 26 Washington Avenue, Brooklyn, Wellington |
| Rank on embarkation | Private |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 14th Reinforcements, Wellington Infantry Battalion, B Company |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on |
| The Infantry component of the 14th Reinforcements left New Zealand on board two ships, 'Maunganui' and 'Tahiti'. It is not possible from the Nominal Rolls to determine on which ship an individual embarked. | |
| Medals |
Miltiary Medal 'Messines Offensive 7th-9th June, 1917. This man was a Battalion Runner during the Battle of Messines. During a period when the Battalion was under constant shell fire he volunteered on several occasions to carry messages to forward companies through dangerous zones, and did so. His example to the other runners was excellent and inspiring.'
Source: London Gazette Date: |
| Sources | Nominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 34, p. 9 |