'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duties at Briastre on 12th October, 1918. He showed fine leadership and great gallantry during the attack. He led his platoon to the objective and repelled an attack from the rear, the enemy having worked in behind him from the flank. He reorganised his platoon, directed the consolidation of his sector, and established communication with the right.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 18 February 1919

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty near Bancourt on the 30th August 1918. This NCO took command of his platoon when the Commander became a casualty early in the day, and carried on till the objective was gained, when he superintended the consolidation with great skill and courage. Next day he rallied his men who were falling back from an attack by a hostile, and led them back to their former position. He set a great example of skilful leading and daring.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 24 January 1919

Regimental number	14651
Occupation	Sawmill hand
Next of kin	Sister, Mrs Mary Jane Uzzell, Post Office, Rangataua
Rank on embarkation	Private
Unit name	New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 14th Reinforcements, Wellington Infantry Battalion, B Company
Embarkation details	Unit embarked from Wellington on 26 June 1916
	The Infantry component of the 14th Reinforcements left New Zealand on board two ships, 'Maunganui' and 'Tahiti'. It is not possible from the Nominal Rolls to determine on which ship an individual embarked.
Final rank	Sergeant
Final unit	1st Battalion, Wellington Infantry Regiment
Medals	Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duties at Briastre on 12th October, 1918. He showed fine leadership and great gallantry during the attack. He led his platoon to the objective and repelled an attack from the rear, the enemy having worked in behind him from the flank. He reorganised his platoon, directed the consolidation of his sector, and established communication with the right.' Source: London Gazette Date: 18 February 1919 Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty near Bancourt on the 30th August 1918. This NCO took command of his platoon when the Commander became a casualty early in the day, and carried on till the objective was gained, when he superintended the consolidation with great skill and courage. Next day he rallied his men who were falling back from an attack by a hostile, and led them back to their former position. He set a great example of skilful leading and daring.' Source: London Gazette Date: 24 January 1919
Other details	War service: Western Front Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Sources	Nominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 34, p. 8