| Regimental number | 25/374 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Christchurch |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Mill hand |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 24.5 |
| Height | 5' 2.5" |
| Weight | 126 lbs |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs G Wright, Smith Road, Spreydon |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on embarkation | Rifleman |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, New Zealand Rifle Brigade, 3rd Battalion, C Company |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on |
| The 3rd Battalion, C Company, New Zealand Rifle Brigade left New Zealand on board three ships: HMNZT 42 ('Ulimaroa'), HMNZT 43 ('Mokoia') and HMNZT 44 ('Navua'). It is not possible from the Nominal Roll to determine on which ship an individual embarked. | |
| Final rank | Rifleman |
| Final unit | 3rd Battalion, New Zealand Rifle Brigade |
| Fate | Killed in Action |
| Place of burial | Rue-David Military Cemetery (Plot I, Row F, Grave No 31), Fleurbaix, France |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Embarked Wellington, 5 February 1916; disembarked Suez, 13 March 1916. Embarked Alexandria to join the British Expeditionary Force, France, 7 April 1916. Attached to Light Trench Mortar Battery, Estaires, 5 May 1916. Killed in action, 23 November 1916. Death caused by premature explosion of a 3" Stokes shell in front line trench: no blame attachable. '23/25 Lt J.L. McAlister stated he was in charge of the 2 guns firing in the right of 3rd Bde Sector on afternoon of 23-11-16. He was not present when a premature explosion took place whereby 3 men were killed & 3 wounded. The gun barrel was torn in two at a place which would indicate that the shell exploded immediately at the bottom of the barrel. The gun team were all experienced men & the usual examination of the shells was made. No trace was found of shell or cartridge. Repeated warnings have been given to the Infantry to keep clear of the gun emplacements during firing. Cartridge used was lower range cartridge (red) which had been reported as unsatisfactory.' Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | Nominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 24, p. 13 Archives New Zealand (Wellington), Agency AABK, Series 18805, File 22022549 |