'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during operations near Ruyaulcourt. He was in command of a company which was temporarily held up by machine-gun fire and four 77mm guns, which were firing over sights. After reconnoitring the position he directed fire on the enemy's guns, and then went forward to reconnoitre again. Running against an enemy machine-gun post, he rushed it single-handed, capturing eleven prisoners and a light machine-gun. During the whole day he set a very fine example of determined courage, and, although seriously wounded, carried on until his company was reorganised.'
Source: 'London Gazette'
Date: 1 February 1918

Regimental number	36745
Occupation	Accountant
Next of kin	Wife, Mrs K E Hartshorn, Plunket Street, Hastings
Rank on embarkation	2nd Lieutenant
Unit name	New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 28th Reinforcements (First Draft), F Company
Embarkation details	Unit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 89 Waitemata on 14 July 1917
Medals	Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during operations near Ruyaulcourt. He was in command of a company which was temporarily held up by machine-gun fire and four 77mm guns, which were firing over sights. After reconnoitring the position he directed fire on the enemy's guns, and then went forward to reconnoitre again. Running against an enemy machine-gun post, he rushed it single-handed, capturing eleven prisoners and a light machine-gun. During the whole day he set a very fine example of determined courage, and, although seriously wounded, carried on until his company was reorganised.' Source: 'London Gazette' Date: 1 February 1918
Other details	War service: Western Front Medals: Military Cross, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Sources	Nominal Roll Vol. 3: Roll 69, p. 11