| Regimental number | 26085 |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Next of kin | Friend, S Scott, Houghton Bay Road, Melrose, Wellington |
| Rank on embarkation | Corporal |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, New Zealand Rifle Brigade, 11th Reinforcements to 2nd Battalion, F Company |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 64 Devon on |
| Final rank | Company Sergeant Major |
| Final unit | 2nd Battalion, Wellington Infantry Regiment |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'On 4th November 1918, at Le Quesnoy, when his platoon commander became a casualty he commanded his platoon most successfully. On reaching the final
objective they were heavily fired on by two machine guns from a house. He immediately organised a party and led them forward, capturing the guns, afterwards returning and directing the consolidation of the position.'
Source: London Gazette Date: |
| Sources | Nominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 41, p. 30 |