'During the operations in April at Messines he carried out his duties, under very difficult circumstances, in a most capable and gallant manner. Owing to casualties among officers he was several times in charge of the wagon lines, and always maintained the ammunition supply, often under heavy shell fire. In the operations near Bapaume during August and September on several occasions when the wagon lines were shelled, his courage and coolness largely helped to avoid serious loss.'
Source: 'London Gazette'
Date: 3 September 1919