'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. In the front line between Gommecourt and Hebuterne on the 20th July this N.C.O.was in charge of a forward post situated in a sap just captured from the enemy, when the garrison of this postwas attacked from two directions simultanoeusly by superior forces of the enemy. He showed the utmost skill and gallantry in defending and holding on to his post and beating off the enemy, and it was due to the magnificent defence which this post put up that the remainder of the Platoon was not surrounded by the enemy. Many casualties were caused to the enemy. Again on the 24th July, during an attack against the enemy he was in charge of a patrol bombing down Hawk Trench. By energetic and fierce bombing he led his patrol forward under heavy German M.G. fire from the flanks and direct front and drove the enemy back over 400 yards inflicting casualties upon them. He was wounded early in this fight, but continued to lead and encourage his men until they were held up by a strong block beyond which M.G. fire made it impossible to advance. He established his patrol in the sap and then returned and clearly reported the situation to his Officer before proceeding to have his wound dressed. His conduct, bearing and skill throughout was of such a high order that it inspired his men in a most remarkable manner.'
Source: 'London Gazette'
Date: 13 November 1918