| Regimental number | 46219 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Christchurch |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Student |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20 |
| Next of kin | Father, Bishop Averill, Bishop's Court, Parnell, Auckland |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on embarkation | 2nd Lieutenant |
| Enlistment status | Volunteer |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 34th Reinforcements, Otago Infantry Regiment, D Company |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 100 Ulimaroa on |
| Final rank | 2nd Lieutenant |
| Final unit | 4th Battalion, New Zealand Rifle Brigade |
| Fate | Discharged in England |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'When all the other officers of his company became casualties early in the attack, he took command and led the men forward to the objective, where, in spite of heavy fire from the enemy, he consolidated with great skill. His personal gallantry and cheerfulness greatly encouraged his men, and his capable handling of a difficult situation materially contributed to our success.'
Source: London Gazette Date: |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 13/2278 Captain Walter Wooton AVERILL, Auckland Mounted Rifles Regiment |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Cross, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 84 |
| Place of burial | Bromley Cemetery (Block 39, Plot 273), Christchurch |
| Sources | Nominal Rolls Vol. 4: Roll 78, p. 13 |