| Regimental number | 3/139 |
| Occupation | Chemist |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Mary Ellis, Morton Road, Carterton |
| Rank on embarkation | 2nd Lieutenant |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 37th Reinforcements, C Company |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT No 103 Maunganui on |
| Final rank | 2nd Lieutenant |
| Final unit | 2nd Battalion, Otago Infantry Regiment |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during the operations about Hablincourt on 2nd September, 1918. When the attack was held up, he, with the greatest coolness and initiative, reorganised his platoon, and under intense
machine gun fire, which caused 75 per cent casualties, led them forward and captured the objective, taking a large number of prisoners and six machine guns. Although wounded early in the day, he remained on duty for twenty four hours before going out. By his splendid courage and determination he set an example to all ranks.'
Source: London Gazette Date: |
| Other details | Ex Main Body |
| Sources | Nominal Rolls Vol. 4: Roll 82, p. 12 |