| Regimental number | 24/1635 |
| Occupation | Engineer |
| Next of kin | Father, J Cusack, Bank Street, Linds Farm, Invercargill |
| Rank on embarkation | Rifleman |
| Unit name | New Zealand Rifle Brigade, 1915, 3rd Reinforcements of 2nd Battalion, F Company |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board Tahiti on |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. Having established an advance post 300 yards in front of our line, he found an enemy post close by, which he promptly attacked with bombs capturing one prisoner and killing the remainder, twenty-two in number. This action was marked by great courage and determination, as the enemy post was strongly protected by wire.'
Source: 'London Gazette' Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal Also served in World War II: died, New Zealand Engineers, 18 March 1943; commemorated on Alamein Memorial (Column 99), El Alamein War Cemetery, Egypt. |
| Sources | Nominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 15, p. 7 |