| Regimental number | 23/1239 |
| Address | Hikurangi, Whangarei |
| Marital status | Single |
| Next of kin | Father, R Wilson, Frederick Street, Hillsborough, Onehunga |
| Rank on embarkation | Rifleman |
| Enlistment status | Volunteer |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, New Zealand Rifle Brigade, 1st Battalion, D Company |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board Maunganui on |
| Final rank | Sergeant |
| Final unit | 1st Battalion, New Zealand Rifle Brigade |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For consistent gallantry and devotion to duty near Miraumont on 23rd August, 1918. He made a particularly fine reconnaissance of the whole battalion front under heavy fire, bringing back the exact location of forward posts. The clearness of his
report was a great factor in making the second attack a success. He is scout sergeant of his battalion, and during all active operations has shown great keenness, and set a fine example to his men.'
Source: London Gazette Date: |
| Miscellaneous details | Nominal Roll Vol. 1: D Company/1st NZRB |