| Regimental number | 38525 |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Next of kin | Father, Arthur Herbert Gaskell, Te Kowhai |
| Rank on embarkation | Rifleman |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, New Zealand Rifle Brigade Reinforcements, J Company |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on |
| New Zealand Expeditionary Force, New Zealand Rifle Brigade Reinforcements, J Company embarked on two ships, 'Navua' and 'Aparima'. It is not possible from the Nominal Roll to determine on which ship an individual embarked. | |
| Final rank | Sergeant |
| Final unit | 4th Battalion, New Zealand Rifle Brigade |
| Fate | Died of wounds |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 27 |
| Place of burial | Bagneux British Cemetery (Plot VI, Row E, Grave No 29), Gezaincourt, France |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: Arthur H. and Edith Gaskell, Glen Murray, Waikato |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty after assuming command of a platoon. He organised his men under heavy fire, pressed his attack home, and helped to capture an enemy strong position. He sent back useful information to adjoining troops, and generally displayed initiative and good leadership.'
Source: 'London Gazette' Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | Nominal Roll Vol. 3: Roll 55, p. 35 |