| Regimental number | 55450 |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs A Dobby, 521 Hills Road, Marshland, Canterbury |
| Rank on embarkation | Private |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 28th Reinforcements (Second Draft), Canterbury Infantry Regiment, C Company |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT Ulimaroa on |
| Final rank | Private |
| Final unit | 1st Battalion, Canterbury Infantry Regiment |
| Fate | Died of wounds |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 21 |
| Place of burial | Buttes New British Cemetery (Plot I, Row A, Grave No 1), Polygon Wood, Belgium |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: J.W. and A. Dobby, 521 Hills Road, Marshland, Christchurch |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | Nominal Roll Vol. 3: Roll 69, p. 23 |