| Regimental number | 26232 |
| Date of birth | |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Telegraph operator |
| Marital status | Single |
| Height | 5' 9.5" |
| Weight | 140 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, William Adair, Milton Street, Nelson |
| Previous military service | Served in the Territorial Force; still serving at time of NZEF enlistment. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Trentham |
| Rank on embarkation | Lance Corporal |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 17th Reinforcements, Canterbury Infantry Battalion, C Company |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board Pakeha on |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to New Zealand from Avonmouth on board HT 'Marama', 6 April 1918; discharged (on account of wounds received in action), 28 April 1920. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 36 |
| Place of burial | Wakapuaka Cemetery, Nelson |
| Sources | Nominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 41, p. 11 |