| Regimental number | 8/3520 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Dunedin |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Railway fireman |
| Marital status | Single |
| Height | 5' 4" |
| Weight | 131 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs C Cameron, 98 Fox Street, South Dunedin |
| Previous military service | Served in the Railway Corps, Territorial Force; still serving at time of NZEF enlistment. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Trentham |
| Rank on embarkation | Private |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 9th Reinforcements, Otago Infantry Battalion, D Company |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board SS Maunganui on |
| Final rank | Lance Sergeant |
| Final unit | 2nd Battalion, Otago Infantry Regiment |
| Fate | Commenced return to New Zealand |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During the night 29/30th September 1918, near Vaucelles this NCO was sent out with a patrol to gain touch with the enemy. He very skillfully led his patrol into an enemy trench where he discovered an enemy post. He himself rushed the post, captured one of the sentries, and killed one of the garrison while the remainder fled. The patrol then pushed forward 1500 yards till it reached the Vaucelles bridgehead. Here Lance Sergeant Cameron made a valuable reconnaissance and brought his patrol back safely. The valuable work carried out by this NCO enabled the Company to advance and hold the bridgehead without casualties. He set a splendid example to all ranks.'
Source: 'London Gazette' Date: |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Commenced return to New Zealand on board HT 'Kia Ora', 9 May 1919; discharged (termination of period of engagement), 6 June 1919. Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 78 |
| Sources | Nominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 21, p. 28 Archives New Zealand (Wellington), Agency AABK, Series 1800, File 21891439 |