| Regimental number | 26/557 |
| Place of birth | Charlton, Scotland |
| Occupation | Cheesemaker |
| Next of kin | Father, George Friend, Mandeville, Southland |
| Rank on embarkation | Rifleman |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, New Zealand Rifle Brigade, 4th Battalion, D Company |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board Ulimaroa on |
| Final rank | Sergeant |
| Final unit | 4th Battalion, New Zealand Rifle Brigade |
| Fate | Killed in Action |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 23 |
| Place of burial | Duhallow A.D.S. [Advanced Dressing Station] Cemetery (Plot IX, Row C, Grave No 11), Belgium |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: George and Jane Friend, Balfour, Southland |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | Nominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 24, p. 29 |