| Regimental number | 33849 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Auckland |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Shepherd |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20 |
| Height | 5' 10" |
| Weight | 160 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs E S Dacre, Cheltenham Road, Devonport, Auckland |
| Previous military service | Served fo/r 2 months in the Garrison Artillery; not serving in any military unit at time of NZEF enlistment. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Trentham |
| Rank on embarkation | Corporal |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 21st Reinforcements, Auckland Infantry Battalion, A Company |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 74 Ulimaroa on |
| Final rank | Company Quartermaster Sergeant |
| Final unit | Auckland Infantry Regiment |
| Fate | Commenced return to New Zealand |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuious gallantry and devotion to duty during the attack on Grevillers on 24th August. He attacked a machine gun single handed, killing crew and capturing the gun. He set a splendid example throughout the attack, and led his men in a fearless manner.'
Source: 'London Gazette' Date: |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to New Zealand on board HT 'Ruahine', 7 November 1919 ; discharged (termination of period of engagement), 22 January 1920. War service: 3 years 126 days (of which 2 years 341 days were abroad) Medal: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 75 |
| Sources | Nominal Roll Vol. 3: Roll 52, p. 4 Archives New Zealand (Wellington), Agency AABK, Series 18805, File 20994839 |