| Regimental number | 8/776 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Oamaru |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Draper |
| Address | 1032 Colombo Street, Christchurch |
| Marital status | Single |
| Height | 5' 9" |
| Weight | 152 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Wilson, Ardgowan, Oamaru |
| Previous military service | Served in the 10th (North Otago) Regiment, Territorial Force; still serving at time of NEF enlistment. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on embarkation | Private |
| Enlistment status | Volunteer |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, Main Body, Otago Infantry Battalion |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on |
| Members of the Otago Infantry Battalion, Main Body, left Wellington on 16 October 1914 on two ships, HMNZT 9 'Hawke's Bay' and HMNZT 5 'Ruapehu'. From the Nominal Roll it is not possible to determine on which ship an individual embarked. | |
| Final rank | Sergeant |
| Final unit | Canterbury Infantry Regiment |
| Fate | Discharged as a deserter |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Discharged in England as a deserter, 8 December 1918. Medals: not eligible for War Medals |
| Miscellaneous details | Nominal Roll Vol. 1: Otago Infantry Batln/Main Body |
| Sources | Archives New Zealand (Wellington), Agency AABK, Series 18805, File 22021958 |