| Regimental number | 27244 |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Next of kin | Father, John William Dobby, 521 Hills Road, Marshlands, Christchurch |
| Rank on embarkation | Private |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 17th Reinforcements, J Company |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 64 Devon on |
| Sources | Nominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 41, p. 19 |