| Regimental number | 32297 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Raglan |
| Occupation | Painter |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Esther Ann Brown, Te Mata, Raglan |
| Rank on embarkation | Corporal |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, New Zealand Rifle Brigade, 10th Reinforcements to 3rd Battalion, G Company |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on |
| The Infantry component of the 19th Reinforcements left New Zealand on board two ships, 'Maunganui' and 'Tahiti'. It is not possible from the Nominal Rolls to determine on which ship an individual embarked. Harbour records indicate that the actual date of sailing was 16 November 1916. | |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and exceptionally good work during operations on the right of Hebuterne on the morning of 27th March 1918. He led his section to the capture of a trench, and afterwards went forward into a sap occupied by the enemy, bombed them out and enabled two platoons to consolidate their recently won positions without casualties. His fearless conduct set an example to all ranks.'
Source: 'London Gazette' Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal Also served in World War II (Greece, Libya). Died of wounds, 25 November 1941, aged 43; bu. Halfaya Sollum War Cemetery (Plot 16, Row C, Grave No 5), Egypt |
| Sources | Nominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 45, p. 28 |