| Regimental number | 10/362 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Stratford |
| Religion | Wesleyan |
| Occupation | Carpenter |
| Address | 32 Terrace Street, Palmerston North |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22.10 |
| Height | 5' 7" |
| Weight | 142 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs E Gilshnan, Kakaramea, Taranaki |
| Previous military service | Served in the Palmerston North Guards; member, Linton Rifle Club, at time of NZEF enlistment. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Palmerston North |
| Rank on embarkation | Private |
| Enlistment status | Volunteer |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, Main Body, Wellington Infantry Battalion |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 10 Arawa on |
| Final rank | Sergeant |
| Final unit | 1st Battalion, Wellington Infantry Regiment |
| Fate | Commenced return to New Zealand |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'During the night of 27/28th September at the Grid Trench north West of Flers, this NCO displayed great gallantry and conspicuous ability in reconnoitring the enemy's position under heavy artillery and machine-gun fire. When reinforcements and bombs were urgently needed he went across the open under fire to report same, and subsequently led the parties to the required sector. He showed great devotion to duty, efficiency and coolness under all circumstances.'
Source: 'London Gazette' Date: |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Commenced return to New Zealand from Liverpool on board HT 'Ruahine', 16 November 1917; discharged, 4 January 1919. Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal Also served in World War II - Service No 69275 Army. |
| Miscellaneous details | Nominal Roll Vol. 1: Wellington Infantry Batln/Main Body. Surname incorrectly entered on Nominal Roll as GILSHMAN. |