'For conspicuous gallantry and initiative. On the morning of the 1st October 1918, near Crevecoeur, during a most critical period of the fighting Private Larkins gathered together two or three of his comrades, and with a Lewis gun he himself went forward to protect the flank of his Company. He established this post on high ground in the face of heavy enemy shell and machine gun Fire. His bold initiative and splendid gallantry in a large measure prevented the enemy retaking the objective won.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 14 May 1919

Regimental number	61312
Place of birth	Australia
Occupation	Marine fireman
Next of kin	Mother, Mrs H. Larkins, Globe Hotel, Antill Street, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
Rank on embarkation	Private
Unit name	New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 31st Reinforcements, Specialist Company
Embarkation details	Unit embarked from Wellington
	It is not possible from the Nominal Roll to determine on which of two ships members of the Specialist Company in the 31st Reinforcements embarked: HMNZT HMNZT No 97 'Tahiti', embarked Wellington, 16 November 1917, or HMNZT No 95 'Willochara', embarked Wellington, 22 November 1917.
Final rank	Private
Final unit	2nd Battalion, Wellington Infantry Regiment
Medals	Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and initiative. On the morning of the 1st October 1918, near Crevecoeur, during a most critical period of the fighting Private Larkins gathered together two or three of his comrades, and with a Lewis gun he himself went forward to protect the flank of his Company. He established this post on high ground in the face of heavy enemy shell and machine gun Fire. His bold initiative and splendid gallantry in a large measure prevented the enemy retaking the objective won.' Source: London Gazette Date: 14 May 1919
Sources	Nominal Roll Vol. 3: Roll 75, p. 19