| Regimental number | 8/998 |
| Address | 96 St Andrew Street, Dunedin |
| Marital status | Single |
| Next of kin | Thomas Egan, Swan Hill, Victoria, Australia |
| Rank on embarkation | Private |
| Enlistment status | Volunteer |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, Main Body, Otago Infantry Battalion |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on |
| Members of the Otago Infantry Battalion, Main Body, left Wellington on 16 October 1914 on two ships, HMNZT 9 'Hawke's Bay' and HMNZT 5 'Ruapehu'. From the Nominal Roll it is not possible to determine on which ship an individual embarked. | |
| Final rank | Lance Corporal |
| Final unit | 1st Battalion, Otago Infantry Regiment |
| Fate | Died of wounds |
| Place of burial | Westhof Farm Cemetery (Plot II, Row B, Grave No 9), nr Ieper, Belgium |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He displayed great courage and determination in rescuing wounded men under heavy fire.'
Source: 'London Gazette' |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Miscellaneous details | Nominal Roll Vol. 1: Otago Infantry Batln/Main Body |