| Regimental number | 16/519 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Gisborne |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Sheep farmer |
| Address | Gisborne |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 25 |
| Height | 5' 8" |
| Weight | 120 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, C W Ferris, Gisborne |
| Previous military service | Served for 5 years as Sergeant, Te Aute College Cadets; left school; not serving in any military unit at time of NZEF enlistment. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Avondale |
| Rank on embarkation | Private |
| Enlistment status | Volunteer |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 1st Maori Contingent, B Company |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Auckland on board HMNZT 20 Warrimoo on |
| Final rank | Private |
| Final unit | New Zealand Maori Contingent |
| Fate | Killed in Action |
| Place of burial | Embarkation Pier Cemetery (Special Memorial B. 16), Gallipoli, Turkey |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli Killed in action, Anzac Cove, 8 August 1915. War service: 217 days (of which 176 days were abroad) Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Miscellaneous details | Nominal Roll Vol. 1: B Company/First Maori |
| Sources | Archives New Zealand (Wellington), Agency AABK, Series 1880, File 21003020 |