'For conspicuous daring, courage and skill. After the attack on 4 November 1918, near Hereignies. Alone, he rushed forward 2000 yards beyond the line searched by the front Companies on the outskirts of the Foret de Mormal, working his way between parties of the retiring enemy several of whom he shot, and four of whom (including two officers) he captured and brought back as prisoners. The very valuable information thus obtained enabled the Battalion to push on and exploit the successes already gained.'
Source: 'London Gazette'
Date: 17 June 1919

Regimental number	10/3938
Occupation	Farmer
Next of kin	Father, G Loveday, Ohura, Taranaki
Rank on embarkation	RSM
Unit name	New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 37th Reinforcements, B Company
Embarkation details	Unit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT No 103 Maunganui on 9 May 1918
Medals	Military Medal 'For conspicuous daring, courage and skill. After the attack on 4 November 1918, near Hereignies. Alone, he rushed forward 2000 yards beyond the line searched by the front Companies on the outskirts of the Foret de Mormal, working his way between parties of the retiring enemy several of whom he shot, and four of whom (including two officers) he captured and brought back as prisoners. The very valuable information thus obtained enabled the Battalion to push on and exploit the successes already gained.' Source: 'London Gazette' Date: 17 June 1919
Sources	Nominal Rolls Vol. 4: Roll 82, p. 8