| Regimental number | 2/263 |
| Address | RNZA Depot, Auckland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Mary Gillespie, Chapel Street, Masterton |
| Rank on embarkation | Farrier Sergeant |
| Enlistment status | Volunteer |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, Main Body, New Zealand Field Artillery |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in extinguishing burning boxes of ammunition under heavy hostile shell fire. Assisted by two of his men, he worked amidst the exploding shells with total disregard of danger, thereby saving a large
amount of ammunition and averting a heavy explosion.'
Source: London Gazette Date: |
| Miscellaneous details | Nominal Roll Vol. 1: Field Artillery/Main Body |