| Regimental number | 45085 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Warepa |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Blacksmith |
| Marital status | Single |
| Height | 5' 10" |
| Weight | 155 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Elizabeth Churnside, Kaka Point, Otago |
| Previous military service | Served in the 14th (South Otago) Regiment, Territorial Force; still serving at time of NZEF enlistment. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on embarkation | Private |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 24th Reinforcements (1st Draft), Otago Infantry Regiment, D Company |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 81 Devon on |
| Final rank | Private |
| Final unit | Otago Infantry Regiment |
| Fate | Commenced return to New Zealand |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to New Zealand on board HT 'Chupra', 8 June 1919; discharged (termination of period of engagement), 25 August 1919. War service: 2 years 228 days (of which 2 years 115 days were abroad) |
| Date of death | |
| Sources | Nominal Roll Vol. 3: Roll 59, p. 11 |