| Regimental number | 42795 |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Next of kin | Father, W Eginton, Motueka |
| Rank on embarkation | Private |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 23rd Reinforcements, Canterbury Infantry Regiment, C Company |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT Corinthic on |
| Final rank | Private |
| Final unit | 3rd Battalion, Canterbury Infantry Regiment |
| Fate | Died of wounds |
| Place of burial | Menin Road South Military Cemetery (Plot III, Row I, Grave No 8), nr Ieper, Belgium |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: Mr & Mrs W. Eginton, Motueka, Hau, Nelson |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 55591 Lewis EGINTON |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | Nominal Roll Vol. 3: Roll 57, p. 11 |