| Regimental number | 49881 |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Next of kin | Brother, J W Farquhar, Highcliff, Otago |
| Rank on embarkation | Private |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 26th Reinforcements (1st Draft), Wellington Infantry Regiment, B Company |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 85 Willochra on |
| Final rank | Private |
| Final unit | 2nd Battalion, Wellington Infantry Regiment |
| Medals |
Croix de Guerre (Belgium) 'For conspicuous gallantry and leadership. On August 25th 1917, during the operations near Grevillers when his Platoon Commander became a casualty Private
Farquhar took charge of his platoon and by conspicuous gallantry and leadership gained the objective ordered. Later on the same day he went through heavy shell fire to report his position to his Company Commander. Throughout the whole of
the operations his conduct was a magnificent example to his comrades.'
Source: London Gazette Date: |
| Sources | Nominal Roll Vol. 3: Roll 66, p. 8 |