'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty, at Gravenstafel on 4/10/1919. As a linesman on Battalion Headquarters he established and maintained communications during the operations with the Brigade Forward Signal Headquarters, going out numerous times under very heavy shell fire to repair wires. While in the execution of his Duty, he was completely buried by a shell and had to be dug out by his comrades. Although considerably bruised and shaken he insisted upon going on with his work, and his devotion and courage set a fine example to all. He has done very good work on former occasions.'
Source: 'London Gazette'
Date: 17 December 1917

Regimental number	12/3348
Address	Ngaruawahia
Marital status	Single
Next of kin	Father, H J Hansen, Russell, Bay of Islands
Rank on embarkation	Private
Enlistment status	Volunteer
Unit name	New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 8th Reinforcements, Auckland Infantry Battalion
Embarkation details	Unit embarked from Wellington on board Willochra on 13 November 1915
Medals	Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty, at Gravenstafel on 4/10/1919. As a linesman on Battalion Headquarters he established and maintained communications during the operations with the Brigade Forward Signal Headquarters, going out numerous times under very heavy shell fire to repair wires. While in the execution of his Duty, he was completely buried by a shell and had to be dug out by his comrades. Although considerably bruised and shaken he insisted upon going on with his work, and his devotion and courage set a fine example to all. He has done very good work on former occasions.' Source: 'London Gazette' Date: 17 December 1917
Miscellaneous details	Nominal Roll Vol. 1: Auckland Infantry Batln/Eighth