'For distinguished and gallant services and devotion to duty during the period 16th September 1918, to 15th March 1919.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 11 July 1919

'For most conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. On 23rd October, 1918, near Salesches, when his company was held up, he led the support platoon round to a flank, and then getting into a good position opened fire with his Lewis gun. With five men he crawled round the end of the enemy position and then charged. Sixteen prisoners and several machine-guns were captured by him and about 16 of the enemy were left dead in the post. This splendid action enabled his company to go on.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 12 March 1919

Regimental number	11061
Occupation	Warehouseman
Next of kin	Father, Iddo Littlewood, 125 High Street Blackpool England
Rank on embarkation	Rifleman
Unit name	New Zealand Expeditionary Force, New Zealand Rifle Brigade, 6th Reinforcements to 1st Battalion, E Company
Embarkation details	Unit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 51 Ulimaroa on 1 May 1916
Final rank	Sergeant
Final unit	2nd Battalion, Otago Infantry Regiment
Medals	Mentioned in Despatches 'For distinguished and gallant services and devotion to duty during the period 16th September 1918, to 15th March 1919.' Source: London Gazette Date: 11 July 1919 Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For most conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. On 23rd October, 1918, near Salesches, when his company was held up, he led the support platoon round to a flank, and then getting into a good position opened fire with his Lewis gun. With five men he crawled round the end of the enemy position and then charged. Sixteen prisoners and several machine-guns were captured by him and about 16 of the enemy were left dead in the post. This splendid action enabled his company to go on.' Source: London Gazette Date: 12 March 1919
Sources	Nominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 30, p. 19