| Regimental number | 11/273 |
| Address | Otane, Hawke's Bay |
| Marital status | Single |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Maud Wilder, c/o Cyril Williams, Otane, Hawke's Bay |
| Rank on embarkation | 2nd Lieutenant |
| Enlistment status | Volunteer |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, Main Body, Wellington Mounted Rifles Regiment |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on |
| Members of the Wellington Mounted Rifles Regiment in the Main Body left New Zealand on board three ships ('Arawa', 'Orari', and 'Tahiti'). It is not possible from the Nominal Roll to determine on which ship an individual embarked. | |
| Final rank | Major |
| Final unit | Wellington Mounted Rifles |
| Medals |
Mentioned in Despatches 'Mentioned in despatches from General Sir Alexander Murray, K.C.B., Commander in Chief, Egyptian Expeditionary Force'
Source: London Gazette Date: Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He handled his squadron with great skill and gallantry in an attack upon a concealed enemy position. Although wounded in two places, he continued in command until a third time wounded, setting a fine example throughout.'
Source: London Gazette Date: Distinguished Service Order 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty on the morning of the 25th September, 1918. He was in charge of a vanguard during the march on Amman.
Though his squadron came under heavy rifle, machine gun, and shell fire, he skillfully made dispositions and forced back the enemy. During the attack he made
personal reconnaissances, and brilliantly led his squadron in the attack, capturing prisoners and machine-guns. His energy, initiative and sound judgement set a magnificent example to all ranks under his command.'
Source: London Gazette Date: Order of the White Eagle, 5th Class with Swords (Serbia) 'For distinguished services rendered during the course of the campaign.'
Source: London Gazette Date: Mentioned in Despatches Source: London Gazette Date: |
| Miscellaneous details | Nominal Roll Vol. 1: Wellington Mounted Rifles/Main Body |