'For conspicuous good work and devotion to duty during the period 18th September 1918 up to the cessation of hostilities on 11th November 1918 and afterwards. Lieut Jacob was in charge of a platoon during the advance in October and November 1918. He did exceptionally good work and handled his men well under fire. He frequently went forward immediately behind the infantry and made a personal reconnaissance of the roads thereby enabling his company Commander to get the company on to the job allotted to it without loss of time. He is a keen and reliable officer.'
Source: 'London Gazette'
Date: 3 June 1919

Regimental number	16/268
Address	Levin
Marital status	Single
Next of kin	Father, Wiremu Makiaha, Poroutawhia, Levin
Rank on embarkation	Sergeant
Enlistment status	Volunteer
Unit name	New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 1st Maori Contingent, A Company
Embarkation details	Unit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 20 Warrimoo on 14 February 1915
Final rank	2nd Lieutenant
Final unit	New Zealand Pioneer (Maori) Battalion
Medals	Military Cross 'For conspicuous good work and devotion to duty during the period 18th September 1918 up to the cessation of hostilities on 11th November 1918 and afterwards. Lieut Jacob was in charge of a platoon during the advance in October and November 1918. He did exceptionally good work and handled his men well under fire. He frequently went forward immediately behind the infantry and made a personal reconnaissance of the roads thereby enabling his company Commander to get the company on to the job allotted to it without loss of time. He is a keen and reliable officer.' Source: 'London Gazette' Date: 3 June 1919
Miscellaneous details	Nominal Roll Vol. 1: A Company/First Maori