| Regimental number | 8/867 |
| Address | 18 Eglinton Road, Mornington, Dunedin |
| Marital status | Single |
| Next of kin | Robert Fyfe, 18 Eglinton Road, Mornington, Dunedin |
| Rank on embarkation | Corporal |
| Enlistment status | Volunteer |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, Main Body, Otago Infantry Battalion |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on |
| Members of the Otago Infantry Battalion, Main Body, left Wellington on 16 October 1914 on two ships, HMNZT 9 'Hawke's Bay' and HMNZT 5 'Ruapehu'. From the Nominal Roll it is not possible to determine on which ship an individual embarked. | |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and good leadership. He led his platoon with great dash on the flank of the enemy, who were holding up our advance with heavy sniping fire from an entrenched position. The enemy were routed, and our line was able to advance. The next day he executed a similar manoeuvre, capturing three machine guns and inflicting heavy casualties on the enemy. Throughout the operations he displayed great courage and qualities of leadership of a high order.'
Source: London Gazette Date: |
| Miscellaneous details | Nominal Roll Vol. 1: Otago Infantry Batln/Main Body |