| Regimental number | 10/867 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Taumarunui |
| Occupation | Carpenter |
| Address | Taumarunui |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22.6 |
| Height | 5' 6" |
| Weight | 164 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, G Y Canton, Taumarunui |
| Previous military service | Served in the Territorial Force; still serving at time of NZEF enlistment. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Awapuni |
| Rank on embarkation | Private |
| Enlistment status | Volunteer |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, Main Body, Wellington Infantry Battalion |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 10 Arawa on |
| Final rank | Private |
| Final unit | Wellington Infantry Battalion |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli Commenced return to New Zealand on board HT 'Willochra', 1 June 1915; discharged (medically unfit: bullet wound, great left toe), 19 January 1916. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Miscellaneous details | Nominal Roll Vol. 1: Wellington Infantry Batln/Main Body |
| Date of death | |
| Sources | Archives New Zealand (Wellington), Agency AABK, Series 18805, File 21892110 |