'For conspicuous bravery and ability on the 8th and 12 August, 1915, during the action at Chunuk Bair (Dardanelles). In spite of heavy casualties, troubles with equipment, and the fact that his gun was under cross fire from two machine-guns, he kept his gun in action throughout. He never hesitated to expose himself to any risk, however great, in the performance of his duty, and his bravery and devotion were of the greatest service at a critical period.'
Source: 'London Gazette'
Date: 29 November 1915

'Mentioned in General I. Hamilton's despatch of the 26th August 1915. (Commander in Chief, Mediterranean Expeditionary Force).'
Source: 'London Gazette'
Date: 5 November 1915

Regimental number	2/147
Address	Royal NZ Artillery, Wellington
Marital status	Single
Next of kin	Joseph Hill, 25 Melbourne Street, Leicester, England
Rank on embarkation	Gunner
Enlistment status	Volunteer
Unit name	New Zealand Expeditionary Force, Main Body, New Zealand Field Artillery
Embarkation details	Unit embarked from Wellington on 16 October 1914
Medals	Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous bravery and ability on the 8th and 12 August, 1915, during the action at Chunuk Bair (Dardanelles). In spite of heavy casualties, troubles with equipment, and the fact that his gun was under cross fire from two machine-guns, he kept his gun in action throughout. He never hesitated to expose himself to any risk, however great, in the performance of his duty, and his bravery and devotion were of the greatest service at a critical period.' Source: 'London Gazette' Date: 29 November 1915 Mention in Despatches 'Mentioned in General I. Hamilton's despatch of the 26th August 1915. (Commander in Chief, Mediterranean Expeditionary Force).' Source: 'London Gazette' Date: 5 November 1915
Miscellaneous details	Nominal Roll Vol. 1: Field Artillery/Main Body