| Regimental number | 57211 |
| Occupation | Carrier |
| Next of kin | Sister, Miss A Foley, Masonic Hotel, Wellington |
| Rank on embarkation | Private |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 29th Reinforcements, F Company |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington |
| The 29th Reinforcements left New Zealand on board two ships ('Mokoia', 13 August 1917, and SS 'Ruahine', 15 August 1917). It is not possible from the Nominal Roll to determine on which ship or ships F Company embarked. | |
| Final rank | Private |
| Final unit | 1st Battalion, Canterbury Infantry Regiment |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'Operations: West of Bapaume - 25th August 1918. for gallant conduct and devotion to duty. This soldier was a Company stretcher bearer. He worked continuously for over 12 hours tending wounded under heavy M.G. and Artillery fire. During the day two of his mates became casualties but Private Foley carried on. He did his work cheerfully and well and with great gallantry in the face of enemy fire.'
Source: 'London Gazette' Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | Nominal Roll Vol. 3: Roll 70, p. 20 |