| Regimental number | 25/1119 |
| Occupation | Presser |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs M A Pelling, Eketahuna |
| Rank on embarkation | Rifleman |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, New Zealand Rifle Brigade, 3rd Battalion, A Company |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on |
| A Company, 3rd Battalion, New Zealand Rifle Brigade, left Wellington on board three ships (HMNZT 42 'Ulimaroa', HMNZT 43 'Mokoia', and HMNZT 44 'Navua'), It is not possible from the Nominal Roll to determine on which ship an individual embarked. | |
| Final rank | Sergeant |
| Final unit | 3rd Battalion, New Zealand Rifle Brigade |
| Fate | Killed in Action |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 43 |
| Place of burial | Gouzeaucourt New British Cemetery (Plot VI, Row C, Grave No 10), Nord, France |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Mother: Mrs Mary Ann Pening, Eketahuna |
| Medals |
Military Medal ' At Broodseinde on the day of 20th February, 1918 - this N.C.O displayed great coolness, determined and bold leadership. He led a daylight patrol 900 yards in front of our advanced posts into an enemy position in order to discover if it was occupied. The position was found to be occupied and patrol withdrew without being fired on or molested. By his boldness much valuable information was gained. His work throughout has been conspicuously good.'
Source: 'London Gazette' Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | Nominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 24, p. 2 |