| Regimental number | 6/2005 |
| Address | Paul Street, Waimate |
| Marital status | Single |
| Next of kin | Father, J Ward, Creswick, Victoria, Australia |
| Rank on embarkation | Private |
| Enlistment status | Volunteer |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 4th Reinforcements, Canterbury Infantry Battalion |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 21 Willochra on |
| Final rank | Private |
| Final unit | 2nd Battalion, Canterbury Infantry Regiment |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For marked gallantry and dash. During the advance through Lesdain to Esnes on 8th October 1918, he went under very heavy fire to the assistance of his company commander, who was fatally wounded. Later on in the same attack his rifle was shot from out of his hands, and he still advanced, attacking with a shovel and killing three of the enemy with it.'
Source: London Gazette Date: |
| Miscellaneous details | Nominal Roll Vol. 1: Canterbury Infantry Batln/Fourth |