| Regimental number | 41465 |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Next of kin | Friend, Miss Gladys Beckett, Frasertown, via Wairoa |
| Rank on embarkation | Lance Corporal |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 24th Reinforcements (2nd Draft), F Company |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 82 Pakeha on |
| HMNZT 'Pakeha' embarked 14 April 1917; disembarked 18 April 1917; re-embarked and left New Zealand, 26 April 1917. | |
| Final rank | Corporal |
| Final unit | 2nd Battalion, Otago Infantry Regiment |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. On the 29th September 1918, in operations on Bon Avis Ridge, when his platoon Sergeant had been wounded, he
took command of his platoon and led it through to its objective. He displayed great powers of leadership and showed absolute disregard for danger. During the
attack his platoon came face to face with two enemy 77mm guns which were causing casualties. These were rushed and captured. He led his platoon forward
again. He displayed great gallantry throughout the operations.'
Source: London Gazette Date: |
| Sources | Nominal Roll Vol. 3: Roll 60, p. 7 |