| Regimental number | 10/308 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Cootamundra, New South Wales, Australia |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Grocer's assistant |
| Address | Shannon |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Height | 5' 7.5" |
| Weight | 134 lbs |
| Next of kin | J Curran, Shannon |
| Previous military service | Served in C Company, 7th Regiment, territorial Force; still serving at time of NZEF enlistment. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Wanganui |
| Rank on embarkation | Private |
| Enlistment status | Volunteer |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, Main Body, Wellington Infantry Battalion |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 10 Arawa on |
| Final rank | 2nd Lieutenant |
| Final unit | 2nd Battalion, Wellington Infantry Regiment |
| Fate | Commenced return to New Zealand |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For great gallantry and initiative. Near Gravenstafel on 4th Oct., during the attack on the final objective, he took command of his platoon when his platoon commander was killed, and directed operations with great skill, displaying splendid leadership. He displayed great dash in the attack on the final objective and assured its capture, afterwards rendering great assistance in the consolidation of the position. He acted throughout with the utmost courage and set a splendid example to his men.'
Source: 'London Gazette' Date: |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Commenced return to New Zealand on board HT 'Tofua', 18 April 1919; discharged, 27 June 1919. Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Miscellaneous details | Nominal Roll Vol. 1: Wellington Infantry Batln/Main Body |
| Sources | Archives New Zealand (Wellington), Agency AABK, Series 18805, File 7879806 |