| Regimental number | 51157 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Bunnythorpe |
| Religion | Lutheran |
| Occupation | Flax mill hand |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Height | 5' 8.5" |
| Weight | 134 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, Hans Fabrin, Bunnythorpe |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on embarkation | Private |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 26th Reinforcements (1st Draft), F Company |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 95 Willochra on |
| Final rank | Private |
| Final unit | 1st Battalion, Canterbury Infantry Regiment |
| Fate | Killed in Action |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 23 |
| Place of burial | Colincamps Communal Cemetery (Grave located south of Crucifix), France |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: Hans P.H. and Maren J. Fabrin, (both b. Denmark) South Norsewood, Napier. Native of Bunnythorpe |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Embarked Wellington, 9 June 1917; disembarked Devonport, England, 16 August 1917, and marched in to Sling Camp. Proceeded overseas to France, 26 October 1917; marched in to Base Depot, Etaples, 29 October 1917. Admitted to 24th General Hospital, Etaples, 19 November 1917 (orchitis); transferred to 6th Convalescent Depot, Etaples, 3 December 1917; to 5th Convalescent Depot, Etaples, 8 December 1917; to Base Depot, 5 January 1918. Joined 1st Bn, Canterbury Infantry Regiment, in the field, 27 January 1918. Killed in action, 27 April 1918. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | Nominal Roll Vol. 3: Roll 66, p. 16 Archives New Zealand (Wellington), Agency AABK, Series 18805 |