| Regimental number | 22225 |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Next of kin | Father, John Breslin, Morven, South Canterbury |
| Rank on embarkation | Lance Corporal |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 17th Reinforcements, Canterbury Infantry Battalion, C Company |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board Pakeha on |
| Final rank | Lance Sergeant |
| Final unit | 2nd Battalion, Canterbury Infantry Regiment |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'This NCO, in an attack on 15th July on Rossignol Wood led a post to its objective and commanded it with marked ability. In the attack on Havrincourt Wood on September 4th he showed splendid personal leadership and set a fine example to his men. He has consistently since March acted as leader of night patrols in "No Man?s Land" and invariably carried out his task and made light of all difficulties.'
Source: London Gazette Date: |
| Sources | Nominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 41, p. 11 |