'For conspicuous gallantry and daring in action. In the attack near Le Quesnoy on the morning of the 4th November 1918 Jenkins and Craven as Battalion Runners were sent out with an important message to a Flank Company. The Company could not be found and these runners came under fire of an enemy machine-gun post at close range. Without hesitation both runners rushed the gun killing two of the enemy and wounding one with their revolvers, taking the remaining 4 of the crew back as prisoners and capturing the gun. They reported back to Battalion Headquarters with their prisoners and said the Company could not be located.'
Source: 'London Gazette'
Date: 17 June 1919

Regimental number	25885
Occupation	Farm hand
Next of kin	Mother, Mrs Annie Mason, Makino
Rank on embarkation	Rifleman
Unit name	New Zealand Expeditionary Force, New Zealand Rifle Brigade, 11th Reinforcements to 1st and 2nd Battalions, E Company
Embarkation details	Unit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 64 Devon on 25 September 1916
Final rank	Private
Final unit	3rd Battalion, New Zealand Rifle Brigade
Medals	Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and daring in action. In the attack near Le Quesnoy on the morning of the 4th November 1918 Jenkins and Craven as Battalion Runners were sent out with an important message to a Flank Company. The Company could not be found and these runners came under fire of an enemy machine-gun post at close range. Without hesitation both runners rushed the gun killing two of the enemy and wounding one with their revolvers, taking the remaining 4 of the crew back as prisoners and capturing the gun. They reported back to Battalion Headquarters with their prisoners and said the Company could not be located.' Source: 'London Gazette' Date: 17 June 1919
Other details	War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Sources	Nominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 41, p. 29