'Action in front of Belle Vue Spur, west of Passchendaele on October 12th 1917, and following days. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. On 14th October 1917 this NCO volunteered as a stretcher bearer to bring in wounded who were lying out. By his daring and untiring energy he was not only a splendid example to the other men who volunteered but was the means of bringing in many men who were exposed to the enemy's fire. He carried on till all men were brought into safety.'
Source: 'London Gazette'
Date: 28 January 1918

Regimental number	10/961
Date of birth	25 October 1893
Place of birth	Hampden
Religion	Church of England
Occupation	Carrier
Marital status	Single
Next of kin	Father, William Shirus Yeoman, 2 Sim Street, Maori Hill, Dunedin
Rank on embarkation	Private
Enlistment status	Volunteer
Unit name	New Zealand Expeditionary Force, Main Body, Wellington Infantry Battalion
Embarkation details	Unit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 10 Arawa on 16 October 1914
Regimental number from Nominal Roll	5/961a
Final rank	Sergeant
Final unit	New Zealand Army Service Corps
Fate	Commenced return to New Zealand 17 March 1919
Medals	Military Medal 'Action in front of Belle Vue Spur, west of Passchendaele on October 12th 1917, and following days. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. On 14th October 1917 this NCO volunteered as a stretcher bearer to bring in wounded who were lying out. By his daring and untiring energy he was not only a splendid example to the other men who volunteered but was the means of bringing in many men who were exposed to the enemy's fire. He carried on till all men were brought into safety.' Source: 'London Gazette' Date: 28 January 1918
Discharge date	4 June 1919
Other details	War service: Egypt, Western Front Admitted to HS 'Newmarket', 20 June 1915 (diarrhoea); transferred to Fleet Sweeper, 12 June 1915; to HS 'Neuralia', 6 July 1915 (debility); to No.1 NZ Stationary Hospital, Port Said, date not stated; discharged, 10 August 1915; marched in Base Depot, Sidi Bishr, 24 August 1915. Admitted to hospital, 1 November 1915; marched into Base Depot, 5 November 1915. Admitted to hospital, 7 November 1915; discharged, 10 November 1915. Transferred to No.1 Company, NZ Army Service Corps, 20 November 1915. Marched out of Base Depot, Zeitoun, 27 January 1916; marched into No.1 Company, NZ Army Service Corps, 27 January 1916. Embarked Alexandria with unit to join the British Expeditionary Force, 9 April 1916. Detached for duty at Abbeville, 14 April 1916; rejoined unit, 19 April 1916. Detached for duty at Morbecque, 13 May 1916; rejoined unit, 17 May 1916. Appointed Lance Corporal, 13 February 1917. Appointed Corporal, 6 July 1917. Detached to Divisional Gas School, 2 August 1917; rejoined unit, 7 August 1917. Proceeded on leave to United Kingdom, 14 August 1917; rejoined unit, 27 August 1917. Awarded Military Medal, 31 October 1917. Proceeded to England on leave, 22 September 1918; rejoined unit, 10 October 1918. Promoted Sergeant, 11 December 1918. Proceeded to England, 14 January 1919. Commenced return to New Zealand from Plymouth on board HMT 'Remuera', 17 March 1919; disembarked New Zealand, 5 May 1919; discharged (termination of period of engagement), 4 June 1919. Total war service: 4 years 296 days (of which 4 years 204 days were abroad). Military Medal, 1914/15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death	10 August 1968 Napier
Age at death	74
Sources	Archives New Zealand (Wellington), Agency AABK, Series 1880, File 220233555, File 18057523