| Regimental number | 23/381 |
| Address | 3 Baden Road, Kilbirnie, Wellington |
| Marital status | Single |
| Next of kin | Father, James Thomas Canty, 3 Baden Road, Kilbirnie, Wellington |
| Rank on embarkation | Rifleman |
| Enlistment status | Volunteer |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, Samoan Advance Party, B Company |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on |
| Members of B Company left New Zealand on board two ships, HMNZT 1 'Moeraki' and HMNZT 2 'Monowai'. It is not possible from the Nominal Roll to determine on which ship an individual embarked. | |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'Messines Offensive 7th to 9th June 1917. For coolness and devotion to duty. During the advance on Messines on the morning of the 7th June 1917 he displayed great coolness and courage, steadying and rallying his men, and single-handed, accounted for many of the enemy who offered resistance. While consolidating, the line was heavily shelled and Sergeant Cauty was conspicuous in going through the trenches cheering and steadying the men. He rendered invaluable service throughout, and set a splendid example for all ranks.'
Source: 'London Gazette' Date: |
| Miscellaneous details | Nominal Roll Vol. 1: B Company/Samoan Adv & 1st NZRB |