'For most consistent good work, courage and ability throughout his service with the New Zealand Artillery. From April 1915 until he took command of a battery in November 1915, this officer was selected for the most difficult duties as liaison officer with the infantry in Gallipoli at a time when guns were few and the artillery requirements of the infantry were many and difficult to satisfy. His services were invaluable in this connection and he enjoyed the complete confidence of the infantry. On taking command of a battery, a great part of the personnel of which were Mounted Rifles, his industry and ability made it one of the best batteries in the Division. He commanded it with the greatest skill throughout the operations in France, until 15th September 1916, on which day he received the wounds from which he afterwards succumbed. He has been previously recommended for reward.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 4 January 1917