| Regimental number | 25/178 |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Next of kin | Sister, Mrs G Hone, Waiuku, Auckland |
| Rank on embarkation | Rifleman |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, New Zealand Rifle Brigade, 3rd Battalion, B Company |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on |
| Final rank | Corporal |
| Fate | Died of wounds |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 29 |
| Place of burial | Terlincthun British Cemetery (Plot III, Row F, Grave No 3), Wimille, France |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Father: Edward James Fruin, Waiuku |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. he was in charge of a trench mortar during an attack on the Messines. He kept his gun in action after all his detachment had been killed or wounded under very heavy enemy fire. He was a splendid example of devotion to duty.'
Source: 'London Gazette' Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | Nominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 24, p. 7 |