| Regimental number | 15355 |
| Occupation | Seaman |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs R Fonseca, Selwyn Street, Timaru |
| Rank on embarkation | Rifleman |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, New Zealand Rifle Brigade, 9th Reinforcements to 1st Battalion, E Company |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board Ulimaroa on |
| Final rank | Lance Corporal |
| Final unit | 2nd Battalion, New Zealand Rifle Brigade |
| Fate | Killed in Action |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 25 |
| Place of burial | Gouzeaucourt New British Cemetery (Special Memorial A. 16), France |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: R.A. and Nancy Hannah Fonseca, 36 Selwyn Street, Timaru |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | Nominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 37, p. 32 |