| Regimental number | 11170 |
| Occupation | Stationers assist |
| Next of kin | Father, John Cousins, 15 Brunswick Street, South Dunedin |
| Rank on embarkation | Lance Corporal |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 12th Reinforcements (1st Draft), Otago Infantry Battalion, D Company |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board Ulimoroa on |
| Final rank | Corporal |
| Final unit | 2nd Battalion, Otago Infantry Regiment |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal |
| Fate | Killed in Action |
| Place of burial | No known grave |
| Commemoration details | Buttes New British Cemetery (New Zealand) Memorial , Polygon Wood, Belgium |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: Mr and Mrs John Cousins, 15 Brunswick Street, South Dunedin |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'Battalion runner during the whole of the offensive operations leading to the taking of the Messines Ridge, this runner showed marked courage. He was always the first to volunteer for a dangerous run and his ability in finding his way over unknown country on the dark night was extraordinary. Although slightly gassed and twice blown up by a shell, he remained on duty to whole time.'
Source: London Gazette Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal. |
| Sources | Nominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 30, p. 11 |