'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in the field, in the Bapaume area during the period from 24th August to 14th September 1918. This NCO has acted as a platoon commander during the above period with exceptional skill and courage. From 30th August to 1st September, especially, he excelled himself in handling and holding together his platoon during two attacks and a counter attack by hostile tanks. His skill and coolness inspired his men with confidence and his personal bravery was of a high order and materially assisted in the success of the operations. He has shown himself repeatedly to be a leader possessed of determination combined with a high conception of his duties.'
Source: 'London Gazette'
Date: 5 April 1919

Regimental number	10/1507
Address	Rawiri Street, Gisborne
Marital status	Single
Next of kin	Father, L Gunnell, Drury Lane, Altofts, Normanton, Yorkshire, England
Rank on embarkation	Private
Enlistment status	Volunteer
Unit name	New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 3rd Reinforcements, Wellington Infantry Battalion
Embarkation details	Unit embarked from Wellington on board Tahiti on 14 February 1915
Medals	Croix de Guerre (Belgium) 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in the field, in the Bapaume area during the period from 24th August to 14th September 1918. This NCO has acted as a platoon commander during the above period with exceptional skill and courage. From 30th August to 1st September, especially, he excelled himself in handling and holding together his platoon during two attacks and a counter attack by hostile tanks. His skill and coolness inspired his men with confidence and his personal bravery was of a high order and materially assisted in the success of the operations. He has shown himself repeatedly to be a leader possessed of determination combined with a high conception of his duties.' Source: 'London Gazette' Date: 5 April 1919
Miscellaneous details	Nominal Roll Vol. 1: Wellington Infantry Batln/Third