'Operations: Attack on Polderhoek Chateau east of Ypres 27th November to 5th December 1917. For devotion to duty. During the above operations this man acted as a Company runner. He carried orders to and from Battalion Headquarters and although deprived of all sleep and rest he never complained and his cheerfulness and willingness were most marked. Whilst not engaged in carrying despatches he rendered invaluable assistance at a neighbouring regimental aid post. He has always shown great devotion to duty, which has been carried out by him in a most efficient spirit. He has at all times, under the most adverse conditions, set a splendid example to all with whom he has been in contact.'
Source: 'London Gazette'
Date: 17 June 1918

Regimental number	21586
Occupation	Jockey
Next of kin	Mother, Mrs P Jeffries, 163 Durham Street, Christchurch
Rank on embarkation	Private
Unit name	New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 17th Reinforcements, Canterbury Infantry Battalion, C Company
Embarkation details	Unit embarked from Wellington on board Pakeha on 23 September 1916
Medals	Meritorious Service Medal 'Operations: Attack on Polderhoek Chateau east of Ypres 27th November to 5th December 1917. For devotion to duty. During the above operations this man acted as a Company runner. He carried orders to and from Battalion Headquarters and although deprived of all sleep and rest he never complained and his cheerfulness and willingness were most marked. Whilst not engaged in carrying despatches he rendered invaluable assistance at a neighbouring regimental aid post. He has always shown great devotion to duty, which has been carried out by him in a most efficient spirit. He has at all times, under the most adverse conditions, set a splendid example to all with whom he has been in contact.' Source: 'London Gazette' Date: 17 June 1918
Sources	Nominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 41, p. 12