| Regimental number | 2/2337 |
| Address | The Mansions, Wellington |
| Marital status | Single |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs W E Earnshaw, 20 Barrington Street, Spreydon, Christchurch |
| Rank on embarkation | 2nd Lieutenant |
| Enlistment status | Volunteer |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 8th Reinforcements, New Zealand Field Artillery |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board Willochra on |
| Final rank | Captain |
| Final unit | 12th Battery, 3rd Brigade, New Zealand Field Artillery |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous good work and devotion to duty from 17th September to 11th November 1918. Almost continuously during this period he commanded a Battery with great success. He carried out every task given him most successfully, and displayed great courage and determination and tactical ability throughout. On several occasions while his Battery was being shelled during barrages he personally
superintended at the guns and by his cheerfulness, courage and organisation kept his Battery in action.'
Source: London Gazette Date: Mentioned in Despatches 'New Years Honours Despatch for Period 25th Feby 1918, to 16/17 September 1918.'
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| Miscellaneous details | Nominal Roll Vol. 1: Field Artillery/Eighth |