'Action in front of Belle Vue Spur, West Passchendale, 12th October 1917, and following days. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. On 12th October1917, when most of the Officers and non-commissioned-officers were out of action, Sergeant Harrington fearlessly exposed himself all day organising the different Platoons, personally supervising the digging in, and generally putting new life into the men. His cheerfulness and total disregard for his personal safety set a splendid example to all ranks.'
Source: 'London Gazette'
Date: 14 January 1918

Regimental number	6/3728
Occupation	Shepherd
Next of kin	Mother, Mrs J Harrington, Waikare, North Canterbury
Rank on embarkation	Private
Unit name	New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 9th Reinforcements, Canterbury Infantry Battalion, C Company
Embarkation details	Unit embarked from Wellington on board SS Maunganui on 8 January 1916
Medals	Military Medal 'Action in front of Belle Vue Spur, West Passchendale, 12th October 1917, and following days. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. On 12th October1917, when most of the Officers and non-commissioned-officers were out of action, Sergeant Harrington fearlessly exposed himself all day organising the different Platoons, personally supervising the digging in, and generally putting new life into the men. His cheerfulness and total disregard for his personal safety set a splendid example to all ranks.' Source: 'London Gazette' Date: 14 January 1918
Other details	Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Sources	Nominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 21, p. 25