| Regimental number | 6/879 |
| Address | Parnassus, Cheviot |
| Marital status | Single |
| Next of kin | Mrs F Barnes, Cridland Street, Kaiapoi |
| Rank on embarkation | Private |
| Enlistment status | Volunteer |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, Main Body, Canterbury Infantry Battalion |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on |
| The Canterbury Infantry Battalion, Main Body, left New Zealand on board two ships, 'Tahiti' and 'Athenic'. It is not possible from the Nominal Roll to determine on which ship an individual embarked. | |
| Final rank | Second Lieutenant (Temporary Captain) |
| Final unit | Canterbury Infantry Regiment |
| Medals |
Croix de Guerre (Belgium) 'For distinguished services rendered during the course of the campaign.'
Source: London Gazette Date: Mentioned in Despatches 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. This Warrant Officer showed great gallantry and disregard for his personal safety in leading an attack in the trenches in rear of Messines on 7th June, and subsequently went round the posts continuously under shell fire, encouraging and assisting his men. He was
instrumental in getting them food and water under difficult and dangerous circumstances. On his own initiative he pushed forward men and joining up with
the Battalion of his flank.'
Source: London Gazette Date: Member of the Order of the British Empire 'In recognition of valuable services rendered in connection with the war.'
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| Miscellaneous details | Nominal Roll Vol. 1: Canterbury Infantry Batln/Main Body |