| Regimental number | 6/1838 |
| Address | Waimangaroa Junction |
| Marital status | Single |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Jessie Farrell, Tyndall Street, Pahiatua |
| Rank on embarkation | Private |
| Enlistment status | Volunteer |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 4th Reinforcements, Canterbury Infantry Battalion |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 21 Willochra on |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'During the attack on Grid Trench on the 27th September 1916, L/Cpl Farrell was the only man left of his Lewis gun Team on reaching the enemy wire but he kept his gun in action effectively all day. By enfilading the enemy trench he materially
assisted in taking the trench. After firing at the enemy retiring, he took up an advanced position, covering his Company.'
Source: London Gazette Date: |
| Miscellaneous details | Nominal Roll Vol. 1: Canterbury Infantry Batln/Fourth |