| Regimental number | 24308 |
| Place of birth | Australia |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Next of kin | Sister, Mrs G E Simon, 259 North Road, Papanui, Christchurch |
| Rank on embarkation | Lieutenant |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 17th Reinforcements, Otago Infantry Battalion, D Company |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board Pakeha on |
| Final rank | Captain |
| Final unit | 1st Battalion, Otago Infantry Regiment |
| Fate | Died of wounds |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 34 |
| Place of burial | Achiet-Le-Grand Communal Cemetery Extension (Plot IV, Row P, Grave No 5), France |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: Edward and Elizabeth Freed, 107 York Place, Dunedin |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during an attack. Although very severely wounded in the hand and suffering great pain, he successfully led two platoons to their objective, and remained in command for eleven hours, when he was compelled to retire owing to the pain of his wound. He set a splendid example of courage and a devotion to duty under continual heavy shellfire.'
Source: 'London Gazette' Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Cross, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | Nominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 41, p. 14 |