'For most conspicuous gallantry and good work in the operations near Le Quesnoy from 26th to 30th October, 1918. On the 29th he was a member of a party consisting of seven men, under a sergeant, which was to raid an enemy strongpoint 300 yards from our line. The party crept to within 30 yards of the enemy positions, and it was found that the post occupies by the enemy were small and several. He immediately rushed one post alone, killing three of the enemy. He then rushed another post, killing two and capturing one of the garrison, whom he brought back to our line. He afterwards went out and brought in a wounded comrade. He behaved magnificently.'
Source: 'London Gazette'
Date: 12 March 1919