
| Regimental number | 20297 |
| Occupation | Farm labourer |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs R Cameron, 44 Guyton Street, Wanganui |
| Rank on embarkation | Private |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 16th Reinforcement, J Company (Unattached) |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board Navua on |
| Final rank | Private |
| Final unit | 2nd Battalion, Auckland Infantry Regiment |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. In the attack of 30th August and 1st September, on Bancourt he, while acting as company runner, displayed great bravery, and carried many messages through artillery and machine-gun fire. By his courage and coolness it was possible to keep in touch with Battalion when no other means of communication were available. He has consistently done splendid work as a runner.'
Source: 'London Gazette' Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | Nominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 38, p. 19 |
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