'For conspicuous courage and gallantry. On 4th November 1918, near Villereau when his platoon was held up by four Machine Guns, his personal reconnaissances, and quick decision and action, were the means of effectively dispatching the gun crews, and capturing the guns. This prevented the many casualties which otherwise must have been sufered, and enabled the whole Company to advance. His work throughout was most brilliant, and later when the platoon Officer was wounded he commanded the platoon efficiently and effectively.'
Source: 'London Gazette'
Date: 17 June 1919

Regimental number	28153
Occupation	Farmer
Next of kin	Father, C L Kasper, Eltham, Taranaki
Rank on embarkation	Lance Corporal
Unit name	New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 18th Reinforcements, Wellington Infantry Battalion, B Company
Embarkation details	Unit embarked from Wellington on board Willochra on 16 October 1916
Final rank	Sergeant
Final unit	2nd Battalion, Wellington Infantry Regiment
Medals	Military Medal 'For conspicuous courage and gallantry. On 4th November 1918, near Villereau when his platoon was held up by four Machine Guns, his personal reconnaissances, and quick decision and action, were the means of effectively dispatching the gun crews, and capturing the guns. This prevented the many casualties which otherwise must have been sufered, and enabled the whole Company to advance. His work throughout was most brilliant, and later when the platoon Officer was wounded he commanded the platoon efficiently and effectively.' 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 43, p. 6