| Regimental number | 10/1171 |
| Address | 98 Main Street East, Palmerston North |
| Marital status | Single |
| Next of kin | Father, G H Hardy, 98 Main Street East, Palmerston North |
| Rank on embarkation | Lieutenant |
| Enlistment status | Volunteer |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 2nd Reinforcements, Wellington Infantry Battalion |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board Willochra on |
| Medals |
Mention in Despatches 'Mentioned in Field Marshall D. Haig?s despatch of 7 November 1917 for distinguished and gallant services and devotion to duty during the period February
26th to midnight September 20/21st, 1917.'
Source: 'London Gazette Date: Mention in Despatches 'Has shown loyalty and devotion to duty throughout a period of five months. On the 14th September, when his company commander was wounded, he took charge
of the company and showed marked ability under difficult conditions.'
Source: 'London Gazette' Date: Distinguished Service Order 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. Although wounded in the eye during an advance, he led his men through a heavy barrage into their positions, and continued with great skill and courage to direct the fire of his guns, remaining with them throughout the action, although he had every reason to suppose he had lost an eye. By his devotion to duty he set a splendid example to his men.'
Source: 'London Gazette' Date: |
| Other details | Medals: Distinguished Service Order, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Miscellaneous details | Nominal Roll Vol. 1: Wellington Infantry Batln/Second |