'For conspicuous gallantry in action near Colincamps on the 27th March 1918 during a counter attack by his Company he led his Section with great dash, and during consolidating acted with great initiative in forming a defensive flank, at the same time displaying great personal courage in bringing in the wounded of his Section to a place of safety. On account of casualties he then took command of his platoon, and personally supervised consolidation with fine judgement and ability.'
Source: 'London Gazette'
Date: 16 July 1918

Regimental number	10/3317
Address	Hankey Street, Wellington
Marital status	Single
Next of kin	Father, William King, c/o Odlins Limited, Wellington
Rank on embarkation	Private
Enlistment status	Volunteer
Unit name	New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 8th Reinforcements, Wellington Infantry Battalion
Embarkation details	Unit embarked from Wellington on board Willochra on 13 November 1915
Medals	Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry in action near Colincamps on the 27th March 1918 during a counter attack by his Company he led his Section with great dash, and during consolidating acted with great initiative in forming a defensive flank, at the same time displaying great personal courage in bringing in the wounded of his Section to a place of safety. On account of casualties he then took command of his platoon, and personally supervised consolidation with fine judgement and ability.' Source: 'London Gazette' Date: 16 July 1918
Miscellaneous details	Nominal Roll Vol. 1: Wellington Infantry Batln/Eighth