| Regimental number | 24/1657 |
| Occupation | Painter |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Bridget Fitzgerald, 92 Richmond Street, Petone, Wellington |
| Rank on embarkation | Rifleman |
| Unit name | New Zealand Rifle Brigade, 1915, 3rd Reinforcements of 2nd Battalion, F Company |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board Tahiti on |
| Final rank | Sergeant |
| Final unit | 2nd Battalion, Wellington Infantry Regiment |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during the attack on Vancelles, on 30th September, 1918. With a patrol of three men, in full view of the enemy, and finding that the footbridge at the lock was mined, he cut the wires and fuse of the
mine. He then found a party of four preparing to mine the traffic bridge, and killed one, driving the others off. He then crossed the bridge and penetrated the enemy's lines, returning after seven hours with valuable information.'
Source: London Gazette Date: |
| Sources | Nominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 15, p. 8 |