
| Regimental number | 6/628 |
| Address | Greymouth |
| Marital status | Single |
| Next of kin | W Fairhall, Marsden Road, Greymouth |
| Rank on embarkation | Private |
| Enlistment status | Volunteer |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, Main Body, Canterbury Infantry Battalion |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on |
| The Canterbury Infantry Battalion, Main Body, left New Zealand on board two ships, 'Tahiti' and 'Athenic'. It is not possible from the Nominal Roll to determine on which ship an individual embarked. | |
| Final rank | Sergeant |
| Final unit | 1st Battalion, Canterbury Infantry Regiment |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'During an advance an enemy machine-gun post caused a check. This noncommissioned officer organised a bombing party, and with great skill and daring
captured the post, with two machine guns and several prisoners. His bold leadership and gallantry were a fine example to the men.'
Source: London Gazette Date: |
| Miscellaneous details | Nominal Roll Vol. 1: Canterbury Infantry Batln/Main Body |
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