'This Officer has served continuously in the field from the landing in Gallipoli until the Armistice - except for a short period while wounded. In action, for the first time as a Regimental Officer, later as a Battalion Commander, and for the last eighteen months as a Brigade Commander, his leadership and gallantry have throughout won the confidence of his men. His conduct of operations entrusted to him has always won the confidence of his superiors. Behind the Line, his own high sense of duty has been an example to his officers, and his unremitting care for the comfort and welfare of his men in the ranks has ensured their affection and obedience. For some years previous to the War, and at a time when no other reward than a sense of duty performed could be looked for, this officer, among others, by hard work with the Volunteers, later with the Territorial Force, made possible the foundation off which the success of the New Zealand Expeditionary Force has largely been built'
Source: 'London Gazette'
Date: 3 June 1919

'On 26th April, 1915, during operations near Gaba Tepe, for distinguished service in rallying men and digging into an important forward position in the face of an extremely severe fire. The country was wooded and difficult, and un-reconnoitred, and his force was subjected to constant surprise attacks.'
Source: 'London Gazette'
Date: 3 July 1915

'This Officer has commanded a Brigade, which he had previously trained, since the operations at Messines with great success, notably at the taking of the Gravenstafel Ridge on the 4th October 1917. He has shown great ability and merit and by his own energy and example brought an entirely new and untried Brigade to a high standard of efficiency and discipline.'
Source: 'London Gazette'
Date: 3 June 1918

'For distinguished and gallant services and devotion to duty during the period September 25th, 1917, to midnight, February 24/25th, 1918. Sir D. Haig's despatch of the 7th April 1918.'
Source: 'London Gazette
Date: 28 May 1918

'Lieut-Col Hart - a man of exceptional ability has upheld his reputation as a brave and thoroughly reliable C.O. during the operations carried out by the Brigade on the 16/17th September and on 26/28th September, and I consider him capable of commanding a Brigade. I would recommend his promotion within the New Zealand Forces in the interests of the service.'
Source: 'London Gazette'
Date: 4 January 1917

'Mentioned in General Ian Hamilton's despatch of 20th May 1915. (Commander Mediterranean Expeditionary Force).'
Source: 'London Gazette'
Date: 5 August 1915

'For distinguished services rendered during the course of the campaign.'
Source: 'London Gazette'
Date: 15 December 1919

New Year?s Honours Despatch for period 25th February 1918, to 16/17 September 1918.
Source: 'London Gazette'
Date: 31 December 1918

'For distinguished and gallant services and devotion to duty during the period 16th September 1918, to 15th March 1919.'
Source: 'London Gazette'
Date: 11 July 1919