| Regimental number | 9/1538 |
| Address | Gisborne |
| Marital status | Single |
| Next of kin | Sister, Mrs R Allen, 156 Clifford Street, Gisborne |
| Rank on embarkation | Trooper |
| Enlistment status | Volunteer |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 7th Reinforcements, Otago Mounted Rifles Regiment |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on |
| The Mounted Rifles component of the 7th Reinforcements left New Zealand on 10 October 1915 on board two ships, 'Aparima' and 'Navua'. It is not possible from the Nominal Roll to determine on which ship an individual embarked. | |
| Medals |
Croix de Guerre (Belgium) 'For distinguished services rendered during the course of the campaign.'
Source: London Gazette Date: Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When the sergeant in charge of a carrying party was wounded and the party became disorganised by enemy shelling, he took charge on his own initiative, reformed the party and led them forward successfully to their destination through a heavy barrage. He showed splendid courage and initiative.'
Source: London Gazette Date: |
| Miscellaneous details | Nominal Roll Vol. 1: Otago Mounted Rifles/Seventh |