| Regimental number | 64935 |
| Occupation | Farm labourer |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs E Briggs, 187 Shirley Road, Shirley, Christchurch |
| Rank on embarkation | Private |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 34th Reinforcements, Otago Infantry Regiment, D Company |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 100 Ulimaroa on |
| Final rank | Rifleman |
| Final unit | 4th Battalion, New Zealand Rifle Brigade |
| Fate | Killed in Action |
| Place of burial | Gommecourt Wood New Cemetery (Plot IV, Row C, Grave No 22), Foncquevillers, France |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 15485 Pte Joel BRIGGS, 2nd Bn, Canterbury Infantry Regiment, killed in action, 13 June 1917. |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | Nominal Rolls Vol. 4: Roll 78, p. 13 |