'For conspicuous gallantry in the field. East of St Julien on the 4th October this man took charge of his section, upon his section Commander being casualties. He led them forward with the utmost determination and bravery. On encountering one particular strong point, he attacked it single handed and bayoneted the whole of the occupants which numbered about 8. He showed himself possessed of initiative, courage and excellent leadership. Subsequently until the Battalion was relieved in the line, he rendered valuable assistance in consolidating and holding our position voluntary undertaking any work that involved risk to his Section. His conduct throughout was of the highest standard. He is already a possessor of the "Military Medal".'
Source: 'London Gazette'
Date: 17 December 1917

Regimental number	10236
Occupation	Farmer
Next of kin	Sister, Mrs Z Tremewan, Ashhurst
Rank on embarkation	Private
Unit name	New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 11th Reinforcements (including Details to make up shortages in 10th Reinforcements), J Company
Embarkation details	Unit embarked from Wellington on 1 April 1916
	The 11th Reinforcements left New Zealand on board two ships (HMNZT 49 'Maunganui' and HMNZT 50 'Tahiti'). It is not possible from the Nominal Roll to determine on which ship an individual embarked. The Nominal Roll gives the date of departure as 1 April 1916; harbour records indicate that the actual date of embarkation was 2 April 1916.
Medals	Bar to Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry in the field. East of St Julien on the 4th October this man took charge of his section, upon his section Commander being casualties. He led them forward with the utmost determination and bravery. On encountering one particular strong point, he attacked it single handed and bayoneted the whole of the occupants which numbered about 8. He showed himself possessed of initiative, courage and excellent leadership. Subsequently until the Battalion was relieved in the line, he rendered valuable assistance in consolidating and holding our position voluntary undertaking any work that involved risk to his Section. His conduct throughout was of the highest standard. He is already a possessor of the "Military Medal".' Source: 'London Gazette' Date: 17 December 1917 Military Medal 'For action at Western outskirts of Warneton.' Source: 'London Gazette' Date: 28 September 1917
Sources	Nominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 28, p. 17