| Regimental number | 10/474 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | North China |
| Occupation | Farm hand |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs M L Cousins, c/o Mrs W Wood, Four Oaks, Morrison's Bush, Greytown |
| Rank on embarkation | 2nd Lieutenant |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 25th Reinforcements, Otago Infantry Regiment, D Company |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT Tofua on |
| Final rank | Lieutenant |
| Final unit | 3rd Battalion, Wellington Infantry Regiment |
| Fate | Commenced return to New Zealand |
| Medals |
Mention in Despatches 'For gallantry and initiative. During operations near Crevecoeur on the 29th September, and 1st October this Officer acted as Battalion Intelligence Officer. On two different occasions he made reconnaissance's for assembly grounds, for the Battalion to commence the attack, under conditions of great difficulty and danger. He arranged all details for the use of his scouts as guides for the Battalion, and despite the worst conditions of enemy shelling, darkness, and weather, the Battalion reached its assembly ground without a hitch, though on both occasions a
march of several miles over unknown ground had to be made. His services were of inestimable value to his Unit.'
Source: 'London Gazette' Date: |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
Ex Main Body War service: Western Front Commenced return to New Zealand from Liverpool on board HT 'Oxfordshire', 19 December 1918; discharged, 18 March 1919. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Miscellaneous details | See other entry for first period of service. |
| Sources | Nominal Roll Vol. 3: Roll 62, p. 13 |