| Regimental number | 31965 |
| Occupation | Engine driver |
| Next of kin | Cousin, Mrs J R Duncan, 4 Harakeke Street, Christchurch |
| Rank on embarkation | Rifleman |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, New Zealand Rifle Brigade, 13th Reinforcements to 1st Battalion, E Company |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on |
| The Infantry component of the 19th Reinforcements left New Zealand on board two ships, 'Maunganui' and 'Tahiti'. It is not possible from the Nominal Rolls to determine on which ship an individual embarked. Harbour records indicate that the actual date of sailing was 16 November 1916. | |
| Final rank | Corporal |
| Final unit | 1st Battalion, Wellington Infantry Regiment |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in the field at Briastre on 12th October, 1918. This NCO took charge of his platoon when his officer, platoon Sgt and Senior Cpl were simultaneously wounded, and calmly indifferent to heavy machine gun fire from his left rear flank proceeded to consolidate his position on the objective, at the same time maintaining constant touch with his flanks. His dispositions were well thought out and tactically sound, and throughout he showed great initiative in a sudden emergency.'
Source: London Gazette Date: |
| Sources | Nominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 45, p. 24 |