| Regimental number | 8/1174 |
| Address | Tapanui, Otago |
| Marital status | Married |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Jessie Colquhoun, Tapanui, Otago |
| Rank on embarkation | Captain |
| Enlistment status | Volunteer |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 2nd Reinforcements, Otago Infantry Battalion |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board Willochra on |
| Medals |
Mentioned in Despatches 'Mentioned in Field Marshall D. Haig's despatch of 7 November 1917 for distinguished and gallant services and devotion to duty during the period February
26th to midnight September 20-21st, 1917.'
Source: London Gazette Date: Mentioned in Despatches 'For devotion to duty as a Company Commander from 13th April 1916 to 5th July 1916, and as 2nd in Command for the Battalion from 5th July to date.'
Source: London Gazette Date: Distinguished Service Order 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During the fighting at Gravenstafel on 4th October 1917 when the situation was obscure he went forward at a critical time through heavy shell fire and made a most valuable personal reconnaissance of the position. He showed much gallantry and ability of high order during the subsequent operations of his Battalion.'
Source: London Gazette Date: |
| Miscellaneous details | Nominal Roll Vol. 1: Otago Infantry Batln/Second |