| Regimental number | 3/85 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Otaki |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Bank clerk |
| Address | Hawera, Taranaki |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20.8 |
| Height | 5' 9" |
| Weight | 146 lbs |
| Next of kin | W G Carruthers, Hunterville |
| Previous military service | Served in Wellington College Cadets; Senior Cadets; 11th Regiment, Territorial Force; serving in New Zealand Medical Corps at time of NZEF enlistment. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Wellington |
| Rank on embarkation | Private |
| Enlistment status | Volunteer |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, Main Body, Ambulance |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board Star of India on |
| Final rank | 2nd Lieutenant |
| Final unit | 2nd Battalion, Wellington Infantry Regiment |
| Fate | Killed in Action |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 24 |
| Place of burial | Fifteen Ravine British Cemetery (Plot VI, Row C, Grave No 5), Villers-Plouich, Nord, France |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: William George and Amelia Carruthers, Hunterville |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For great gallantry and devotion to duty from September 15th to September 1916, at Thistle Alley aid post he repeatedly led hid bearer squad through heavy shellfire thus setting a fine example of courage and coolness under fire to the other men.'
Source: 'London Gazette' Date: Bar to Military Medal 'For great gallantry and fine leadership, Near Gravenstafel on the 4th October shortly after the begining of the action, he had to assume command of his platoon owing to his Officer and platoon Sergeant being casualtied. He displayed brilliant courage and coolness, and his leadership was of the highest standard. In the establishment of a line on our exposed flank, he acted with great courage, and at a critical moment successfully railed his men when they hestitated under extremely heavy M.G. fire. His courage, determination and leadership cannot be too highly praised.'
Source: 'London Gazette' Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Military Medal & Bar, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Miscellaneous details | Nominal Roll Vol. 1: Ambulance/Main Body |
| Sources | Archives New Zealand (Wellington), Agency AABK, Series 18805, File 7879709 |