‘For exceptionally good work during the period 25th February to 16-17th September, 1918. He is exceedingly cool under fire, and sets a splendid example to his men. On 8th September he with two sections of his platoon, was employed in METZ-EN-COUTRE. The enemy concentrated a heavy artillery barrage for four hours on the village. Notwithstanding this he kept his men well in hand, and completed the task upon which he was engaged. He then withdrew his party to a place of safety in good order.’
Source: 'London Gazette'
Date: 1 January 1919

Regimental number	16/1404
Date of birth	15 June 1888
Place of birth	Ropana
Occupation	Farmer
Next of kin	Wife, Mrs F Barclay, c/o W Duncan, Tahoraiti, Dannevirke
Enlistment date	23 October 1915
Rank on embarkation	Corporal
Enlistment status	Volunteer
Unit name	New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 4th Maori Contingent
Embarkation details	Unit embarked from Wellington on 6 May 1916
Medals	Distinguished Conduct Medal ‘For exceptionally good work during the period 25th February to 16-17th September, 1918. He is exceedingly cool under fire, and sets a splendid example to his men. On 8th September he with two sections of his platoon, was employed in METZ-EN-COUTRE. The enemy concentrated a heavy artillery barrage for four hours on the village. Notwithstanding this he kept his men well in hand, and completed the task upon which he was engaged. He then withdrew his party to a place of safety in good order.’ Source: 'London Gazette' Date: 1 January 1919
Discharge date	4 May 1919
Other details	War service: Western Front Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death	20 November 1959 Tahoraita
Age at death	71
Sources	Nominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 31, p. 25