| Regimental number | 33144 |
| Occupation | Student |
| Next of kin | Father, S L P Free, Lower Riccarton, Christchurch |
| Rank on embarkation | Company Sergeant Major |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, New Zealand Rifle Brigade Reinforcements, G Company (Unattached) |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington |
| The New Zealand Rifle Brigade Reinforcements left New Zealand on two ships, 'Ruapehu' on 14 March 1917, and 'Corinthic' on 2 April 1917. It is not possible from the Nominal Roll to determine on which of these ships the members of G Company embarked. | |
| Final rank | Sergeant |
| Final unit | 1st Battalion, New Zealand Rifle Brigade |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For gallantry and consistent devotion to duty. During the attack on Fremicourt he was in charge of two platoons, and by good leadership brought them into position for the final assault. After consolidating he took charge of the right half of the line, and patrolled from post to post under an intense machine gun barrage. When the enemy counter attacked with tanks the next morning, he kept personal touch with his posts, and held them in position until the tanks were caused to withdraw.
Throughout the operation his work was excellent.'
Source: London Gazette Date: |
| Sources | Nominal Roll Vol. 3: Roll 57, p. 28 |