| Regimental number | 79977 |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs G Gardner, 'Avonvale', Clyde Road, Riccarton, Christchurch |
| Rank on embarkation | Lance Corporal |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 42nd Reinforcements, A Company |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT No 109 Tofua on |
| Harbour records indicate that the actual date of sailing was 2 August 1918. | |
| Final rank | Rifleman |
| Final unit | New Zealand Rifle Brigade |
| Fate | Died of disease |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 20 |
| Place of burial | Cannock Chase War Cemetery (Plot 1, Row B, Grave No 4), Staffordshire, England |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: George and Grace Gardner, 'Avonvale', 45 Clyde Road, Fendalton, Christchurch |
| Other details |
War service: England Medal: British War Medal |
| Sources | Nominal Rolls Vol. 4: Roll 88, p. 3 |