'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty under heavy machine-gun fire. During the attack on Le Quesnoy on the 4th November 1918 when the Left Flank of his Company was "in the air" Hooker successfully carried out a very gallant reconnaissance working across exposed ground under heavy fire until he had established touch with the people on the left. Later, he several times carried messages in the face of heavy machine-gun fire and consistent sniping from the ramparts of the town. His bravery and determination were very high standard.'
Source: 'London Gazette'
Date: 17 August 1919

Regimental number	74912
Occupation	Chemist's assistant
Next of kin	Mother, Mrs A Hooker, Powderham Street, New Plymouth
Rank on embarkation	Private
Unit name	New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 38th Reinforcements, B Company
Embarkation details	Unit embarked from New Zealand on board HMNZT No 105 Remuera on 5 June 1918
Final rank	Private
Final unit	4th Battalion, New Zealand Rifle Brigade
Medals	Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty under heavy machine-gun fire. During the attack on Le Quesnoy on the 4th November 1918 when the Left Flank of his Company was "in the air" Hooker successfully carried out a very gallant reconnaissance working across exposed ground under heavy fire until he had established touch with the people on the left. Later, he several times carried messages in the face of heavy machine-gun fire and consistent sniping from the ramparts of the town. His bravery and determination were very high standard.' Source: 'London Gazette' Date: 17 August 1919
Sources	Nominal Rolls Vol. 4: Roll 83, p. 7