| Regimental number | 13886 |
| Occupation | School teacher |
| Next of kin | Father, Isaac Cuthbertson, Glenavy, South Canterbury |
| Rank on embarkation | Corporal |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 14th Reinforcements, Otago Infantry Battalion, D Company |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on |
| The infantry component of the 14th Reinforcements left New Zealand on board two ships, 'Maunganui' and 'Tahiti'. It is not possible from the Nominal Roll to determine on which ship an individual embarked. | |
| Final rank | 2nd Lieutenant |
| Final unit | 2nd Battalion, Otago Infantry Regiment |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal |
| Fate | Killed in Action |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 26 |
| Place of burial | Caudry British Cemetery (Plot III, Row A, Grave No 1), Nord, France |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: Isaac and Margaret Cuthbertson, of Glenavy, Oamaru, New Zealand |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'During the attack on Messines Ridge on the 7th June 1917, this N.C.O. who through casualties, assumed the responsibilites of Sergeant, displayed great coolness, courage and wonderful ability in the command of men. His platoon had orders to dig a very dangerous communication trench through some captured territory which was under observation from the enemy and continually under fire. He, by his example and personality raised the jaded spirits of his men, accomplished the work expeditiously, and was very instrumental in suffering few casualties. The wounded he had cared for, and had them escorted to a dressing station.'
Source: 'London Gazette' Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | Nominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 34, p. 13 |