| Regimental number | 18758 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Toko |
| Occupation | Butcher |
| Next of kin | Father, Septimus Walter Buckthought, Raglan |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on embarkation | Private |
| Enlistment status | Volunteer |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 15th Reinforcements, 1st Draft, Auckland Infantry Battalion, A Company |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 59 Waitemata on |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in an attack. He single-handed attacked an enemy machine gun which was holding up the advance and causing casualties, shot up the team, and put the gun out of action. He showed splendid courage and determination.'
Source: 'London Gazette' Date: |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 53 |
| Sources | Nominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 37, p. 4 |