'For conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty during the Operations near Hebuterne on 27th March 1918. His platoon commander and all the NCOs, having become casualties, he took command of his platoon. During the 28th March, when his platoon was heavily counter-attacked by a large body of the enemy, he showed great skill in driving back the enemy. He fearlessly led a section forward and drove the enemy from the trenches he had occupied.'
Source: 'London Gazette'
Date: 16 July 1918

Regimental number	26619
Occupation	Shepherd
Next of kin	Father, John Hill, Co Derry, Ireland
Rank on embarkation	Rifleman
Unit name	New Zealand Expeditionary Force, New Zealand Rifle Brigade, 8th Reinforcements to 4th Battalion, H Company
Embarkation details	Unit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 65 Pakeha on 23 September 1916
Medals	Military Medal 'For conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty during the Operations near Hebuterne on 27th March 1918. His platoon commander and all the NCOs, having become casualties, he took command of his platoon. During the 28th March, when his platoon was heavily counter-attacked by a large body of the enemy, he showed great skill in driving back the enemy. He fearlessly led a section forward and drove the enemy from the trenches he had occupied.' Source: 'London Gazette' Date: 16 July 1918
Sources	Nominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 41, p. 38