'During two days hard fighting he was untiring in his efforts, and displayed great gallantry under heavy fire, as he went forward to battalions in advanced positions in his successful work of maintaining the communications between brigade headquarters and battalions in the line. His behaviour was an example of coolness and courage and he contributed in no small degree to the success of the operation.'
Source: 'London Gazette'
Date: 2 December 1918

Regimental number	4/1711
Occupation	Telegraphist
Next of kin	Mother, Mrs E A Hubbard, Paeroa
Rank on embarkation	Lieutenant
Unit name	New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 9th Reinforcements, New Zealand Engineers
Embarkation details	Unit embarked from Wellington on board SS Maunganui on 8 January 1916
Medals	Military Cross 'During two days hard fighting he was untiring in his efforts, and displayed great gallantry under heavy fire, as he went forward to battalions in advanced positions in his successful work of maintaining the communications between brigade headquarters and battalions in the line. His behaviour was an example of coolness and courage and he contributed in no small degree to the success of the operation.' Source: 'London Gazette' Date: 2 December 1918
Sources	Nominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 21, p. 35