| Regimental number | 8/2913 |
| Address | Ryal Bush, Southland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs J Fortune, Orepuki, Southland |
| Rank on embarkation | Private |
| Enlistment status | Volunteer |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 7th Reinforcements, Otago Infantry Battalion |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on |
| The 7th Reinforcements left New Zealand on 10 October 1915 aboard three ships ('Aparima', 'Navua' and 'Warrimoo'). It is not possible from the Nominal Roll to determine on which ship an individual embarked. | |
| Final rank | Sergeant |
| Final unit | 1st Battalion, Otago Infantry Regiment |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For marked gallantry and devotion during active operations in September and October 1918, and in particular on 23rd October 1918, near Vertigneul Farm, when he was acting as a platoon commander. During the advance his platoon met with
heavy machine gun fire. He personally led sections of his men forward, gradually outflanked the enemy machine guns, and enabled the line of advance to be
restored.'
Source: London Gazette Date: |
| Miscellaneous details | Nominal Roll Vol. 1: Otago Infantry Batln/Seventh |