'For continuous gallantry and devotion to duty in the field during operations extending from 17.7.18 to 14.9.18. This NCO is in charge of the Battalion Runners and has a record of valued and devoted service to his credit. Particularly during the period above mentioned, when he successfully delivered, under heavy enemy fire on innumerable occasions, messages of special importance. His courage and willingness to undertake the carrying of messages of special importance during times involving great personal risk has always been noticeable and earned for him the admiration of all who have witnessed his work. For courage under enemy fire and a determination to accomplish his mission this NCO has few equals.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 11 February 1919

Regimental number	12/3075
Address	NZ Railways Onehunga
Marital status	Single
Next of kin	Mother, Mrs J Leigh, Mangaweka
Rank on embarkation	Private
Enlistment status	Volunteer
Unit name	New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 7th Reinforcements, Auckland Infantry Battalion
Embarkation details	Unit embarked from Wellington on 9 October 1915
Final rank	Lance Corporal
Final unit	1st Battalion, Auckland Infantry Regiment
Medals	Military Medal 'For continuous gallantry and devotion to duty in the field during operations extending from 17.7.18 to 14.9.18. This NCO is in charge of the Battalion Runners and has a record of valued and devoted service to his credit. Particularly during the period above mentioned, when he successfully delivered, under heavy enemy fire on innumerable occasions, messages of special importance. His courage and willingness to undertake the carrying of messages of special importance during times involving great personal risk has always been noticeable and earned for him the admiration of all who have witnessed his work. For courage under enemy fire and a determination to accomplish his mission this NCO has few equals.' Source: London Gazette Date: 11 February 1919
Miscellaneous details	Nominal Roll Vol. 1: Auckland Infantry Batln/Seventh