| Regimental number | 55215 |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs A Wilson, 76 Newton Road, Auckland |
| Rank on embarkation | Rifleman |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, New Zealand Rifle Brigade Reinforcements (First Draft), H Company (Part) |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington |
| H Company, New Zealand Rifle Brigade Reinforcements, left on two ships, HMNZT 89 'Waitemata' on 14 July 1917, and HMNZT 90 'Ulimaroa' on 26 July 1917. It is not possible from the Nominal Roll to determine on which ship an individual embarked. | |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty on July 15th at Gommecourt. When his Platoon Commander and all NCOs had become casualties he took charge
and led his men three times against an enemy post. He was forced to retire on each occasion and then consolidated. Later he obtained more men and attacked
the post again and captured it. His bold leadership and determined bravery were a fine example to all his men.'
Source: London Gazette Date: |
| Sources | Nominal Roll Vol. 3: Roll 69, p. 21 |