'For gallantry and good service. On the morning of 23rd February 1917 at St Yves, during an enemy raid on trenches which his Company had taken over the previous night during darkness, though unfamiliar with his surroundings, he handled his platoon with skill and judgement. Though buried three times by the trench being blown in by enemy fire he organised his men and was largely instrumental in ejecting the enemy very quickly after they had effectd an entry. His work since his unit came to France has consistently been of a high order.'
Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gzette', 1 June 1917.

Regimental number	26/59
Occupation	Architect
Next of kin	Father, Rev J H Hawkes, 18 Shelly Beach Road, Auckland
Rank on embarkation	Corporal
Unit name	New Zealand Expeditionary Force, New Zealand Rifle Brigade, 4th Battalion, C Company,
Embarkation details	Unit embarked from Wellington on board Ulimaroa on 6 February 1916
Final unit	4th Battalion, New Zealand Rifle Brigade
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)	Mention in Despatches 'For gallantry and good service. On the morning of 23rd February 1917 at St Yves, during an enemy raid on trenches which his Company had taken over the previous night during darkness, though unfamiliar with his surroundings, he handled his platoon with skill and judgement. Though buried three times by the trench being blown in by enemy fire he organised his men and was largely instrumental in ejecting the enemy very quickly after they had effectd an entry. His work since his unit came to France has consistently been of a high order.' Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gzette', 1 June 1917.
Other details	War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
Sources	Nominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 24, p. 25