'During fighting on the Somme from 21st September 1916, until the Battalion was finally relieved this N.C.O. was in charge of the Battalion Lewis Gun Section. He constantly visited the various runners, selected gun positions on many occasions by personal reconnaissance in "No Man's Land" during daylight and darkness. In all respects he showed great initiative and ability in keeping all terams and guns in action throughout the fighting there. By his bravery, courage and excellent leadership he was responsible for much good work being done by his section under difficult and dangerous conditions.'
Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette', 1 June 1917.

Regimental number	10/411
Date of birth	28 February 1892
Place of birth	Roxborourgh
Religion	Roman Catholic
Occupation	Labourer
Address	c/o F Elliot, Eastown
Marital status	Single
Age at embarkation	22
Height	5' 8"
Weight	140 lbs
Next of kin	Miss M Glentworth, 71 Liverpool Street, Wanganui
Previous military service	Served in the Territorial Force; still serving at time of NZEF enlistment.
Enlistment date	15 August 1914
Rank on embarkation	Private
Enlistment status	Volunteer
Unit name	New Zealand Expeditionary Force, Main Body, Wellington Infantry Battalion
Embarkation details	Unit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 10 Arawa on 16 October 1914
Final rank	Regimental Sergeant Major
Final unit	Wellington Infantry Regiment
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)	Mention in Despatches 'During fighting on the Somme from 21st September 1916, until the Battalion was finally relieved this N.C.O. was in charge of the Battalion Lewis Gun Section. He constantly visited the various runners, selected gun positions on many occasions by personal reconnaissance in "No Man's Land" during daylight and darkness. In all respects he showed great initiative and ability in keeping all terams and guns in action throughout the fighting there. By his bravery, courage and excellent leadership he was responsible for much good work being done by his section under difficult and dangerous conditions.' Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette', 1 June 1917.
Fate	Commenced return to New Zealand 1 February 1918
Discharge date	6 February 1919
Other details	War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Commenced return to New Zealand from Liverpool on board HT 'Willochra', 1 February 1918; discharged (termination of period of engagement), 6 February 1919. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Miscellaneous details	Nominal Roll Vol. 1: Wellington Infantry Batln/Main Body
Date of death	24 February 1973 Hastings
Age at death	81
Sources	Archives New Zealand (Wellington), Agency AABK, Series 18805, File 18057774