'Operations during Somme advance 22 August-12 September 1918. For gallantry in action. Had control of a Lewis gun in the attack on Mametz on 26 August 1918 and being unable to use his gun effectually from cover, rushed out and into the open amid a hot enemy fire from concealed posts and still being unable to fire from the gun rest, placed the gun on his knee and served it with splendid effect, causing many casualties and the withdrawal of the enemy post and so enabling the infantry to proceed. On other occasions during the same day's fighting and later whilst on patrol this soldier showed dash, initiative and bravery.'
Source: 'London Gazette'
Date: 11 February 1919

Regimental number	20952
Occupation	Labourer
Next of kin	Mother, Mrs Ann Jane Barlow, Waihou
Rank on embarkation	Rifleman
Unit name	New Zealand Expeditionary Force, New Zealand Rifle Brigade, 1915, 10th Reinforcements to 1st Battalion, E Company
Embarkation details	Unit embarked from Wellington on board Aparima on 19 August 1916
Final rank	Private
Final unit	New Zealand Cyclist Corps
Medals	Military Medal 'Operations during Somme advance 22 August-12 September 1918. For gallantry in action. Had control of a Lewis gun in the attack on Mametz on 26 August 1918 and being unable to use his gun effectually from cover, rushed out and into the open amid a hot enemy fire from concealed posts and still being unable to fire from the gun rest, placed the gun on his knee and served it with splendid effect, causing many casualties and the withdrawal of the enemy post and so enabling the infantry to proceed. On other occasions during the same day's fighting and later whilst on patrol this soldier showed dash, initiative and bravery.' Source: 'London Gazette' Date: 11 February 1919
Other details	War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Sources	Nominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 38, p. 27