| Regimental number | 20311 |
| Occupation | Shepherd |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs E Dillon, Tinui Station, Tinui, Masterton |
| Rank on embarkation | Corporal |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 16th Reinforcements, Wellington Infantry Battalion, B Company |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 62 Mokoia on |
| Final rank | Lance Corporal |
| Final unit | 1st Battalion, Wellington Infantry Regiment |
| Fate | Killed in Action |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 25 |
| Place of burial | Dochy Farm New British Cemetery (Plot II, Row A, Grave No 26), nr Ieper, Belgium |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: Thomas and Elizabeth V. Dillon, Tinui Station, Masterton |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | Nominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 38, p. 10 |