'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During the Operations at Passchendaele on 12th October 1917, this man was attached to the R.M.O. and throughout the operations he did exceptionally good work in assisting stretcher bearer to carry wounded in difficult and exposed places, and in bandaging and generally caring for the wounded. He has done good work in every sector in which the Battalion has been engaged, and his initiative, cherry disposition and contempt of danger have been an inspiration and encouragement to all.'
Source: 'London Gazette'17/06/1918

Regimental number	24/177
Address	Terrace Street, Thames
Marital status	Single
Next of kin	Father, J Harvey, Terrace Street, Thames
Rank on embarkation	Rifleman
Enlistment status	Volunteer
Unit name	New Zealand Expeditionary Force, New Zealand Rifle Brigade, 2nd Battalion, Army Service Corps
Embarkation details	Unit embarked from Wellington on 9 October 1915
	Members of the New Zealand Rifle Brigade, 2nd Battalion, Army Service Corps, left New Zealand on board four ships, HMNZT 30 'Maunganui', HMNZT 31 'Tahiti', HMNZT 32 'Aparima', HMNZT 33 'Navua', and HMNZT 34 'Warrimoo'. It is not possible from the Nominal Roll to determine on which ship an individual embarked.
Medals	Meritorious Service Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During the Operations at Passchendaele on 12th October 1917, this man was attached to the R.M.O. and throughout the operations he did exceptionally good work in assisting stretcher bearer to carry wounded in difficult and exposed places, and in bandaging and generally caring for the wounded. He has done good work in every sector in which the Battalion has been engaged, and his initiative, cherry disposition and contempt of danger have been an inspiration and encouragement to all.' Source: 'London Gazette'17/06/1918
Miscellaneous details	Nominal Roll Vol. 1: Army Service Corps/2nd NZRB