'For most conspicuous gallantry during the attack on enemy positions near Gouzeaucourt on the 12th September, 1918. He was one of a patrol which pushed on after capture of the objective to the position held by the enemy support company, 800 yards in front of our lines. During the attack on the enemy company he was placed in a most dangerous position where, though isolated from the rest of the patrol, he carried on fighting alone, killing ten of the enemy with bayonet and bullet, and wounding an officer who appeared to be of high rank. His fine work was largely responsible for the surrender of those of the enemy company alive.'
Source: 'London Gazette'
Date: 16 January 1919

Regimental number	24/186
Address	35 Regent Street, South Dunedin
Marital status	Single
Next of kin	Father, Thomas Healey, 35 Regent Street, Dunedin South
Rank on embarkation	Rifleman
Enlistment status	Volunteer
Unit name	New Zealand Expeditionary Force, New Zealand Rifle Brigade, 2nd Battalion, A Company
Embarkation details	Unit embarked from Wellington on 10 October 1915
Final rank	Private
Final unit	2nd Battalion, New Zealand Rifle Brigade
Medals	Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For most conspicuous gallantry during the attack on enemy positions near Gouzeaucourt on the 12th September, 1918. He was one of a patrol which pushed on after capture of the objective to the position held by the enemy support company, 800 yards in front of our lines. During the attack on the enemy company he was placed in a most dangerous position where, though isolated from the rest of the patrol, he carried on fighting alone, killing ten of the enemy with bayonet and bullet, and wounding an officer who appeared to be of high rank. His fine work was largely responsible for the surrender of those of the enemy company alive.' Source: 'London Gazette' Date: 16 January 1919
Other details	Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Miscellaneous details	Nominal Roll Vol. 1: A Company/2nd NZRB