'For good work and devotion to duty during the period from 23rd September 1917 to 24th February 1918. While in Ypres Sector this NCO has had charge of Sections repairing roads and digging communication trenches and although his party have been heavily shelled on many occasions he has always kept his men together and completed his task before leaving the job. His high sense of duty has been a great incentive to all the men in his platoon.'
Source: 'London Gazette'
Date: 17 June 1918

Regimental number	16/396
Address	Tokaanu
Marital status	Single
Next of kin	Pohiahia Kerei, Tokaanu via Waiouru
Rank on embarkation	Private
Enlistment status	Volunteer
Unit name	New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 1st Maori Contingent, A Company
Embarkation details	Unit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 20 Warrimoo on 14 February 1915
Medals	Meritorious Service Medal 'For good work and devotion to duty during the period from 23rd September 1917 to 24th February 1918. While in Ypres Sector this NCO has had charge of Sections repairing roads and digging communication trenches and although his party have been heavily shelled on many occasions he has always kept his men together and completed his task before leaving the job. His high sense of duty has been a great incentive to all the men in his platoon.' Source: 'London Gazette' Date: 17 June 1918
Miscellaneous details	Nominal Roll Vol. 1: A Company/First Maori