| Regimental number | 4/647 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Moumahaki, Taranaki |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Civil engineer and surveyor |
| Address | 2 Mathieson Street, Wanganui |
| Marital status | Single |
| Next of kin | Father, John Annabell, Wanganui |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on embarkation | Lieutenant |
| Enlistment status | Volunteer |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 5th Reinforcements, New Zealand Field Artillery |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board Maunganui on |
| Final rank | Major |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'For exceptional efficiency as Adjutant, New Zealand Engineers, during the period under consideration - 26 February, 1917 to 20 September, 1917, which included the long and trying preparations for the Battle of Messines and also for zeal and efficiency during 22 months active service in Gallipoli and France. A most efficient and gallant officer.'
Source: London Gazette Date: Mentioned in Despatches 'September 1916 to February 1917. This officer has served as Adjutant to the Divisional Engineers of the New Zealand Division for the period under consideration. His zeal and energy have contributed greatly to the efficiency of the Engineer Services. Has served in Gallipoli and for ten months in France. Most efficient and gallant officer.'
Source: London Gazette Date: |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Author of the regimental history 'Official History of The New Zealand Engineers During The Great War 1914-1919' (Wanganui: Evans, Cobb & Sharpe Ltd., 1927). Medals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Miscellaneous details | Nominal Roll Vol. 1: Field Artillery/Fifth |