'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. On 29th September 1918, in an attack on Bon Avis Ridge, when this NCO's platoon Officer was wounded he immediately took over command and with great coolness and gallantry led his platoon to the attack. During the night 29th/30th September he volunteered as a patrol leader to go out and establish touch with the troops on the flank. This task incurred great risks as the enemy was in very close proximity but he was successful and in addition collected valuable information as to the enemy?s disposition. Throughout the operations this NCO displayed great gallantry and was ever ready for perilous tasks. He set a fine example to all with whom he came in contact.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 14 May 1919

Regimental number	9/310
Address	Wyndham
Marital status	Single
Next of kin	Mrs Catherine Ann Martin, Wyndham
Rank on embarkation	Trooper
Enlistment status	Volunteer
Unit name	New Zealand Expeditionary Force, Main Body, Otago Mounted Rifles Regiment
Embarkation details	Unit embarked from Wellington on 16 October 1914
	Three squadrons of the Otago Mounted Rifles Regiment left New Zealand on board 'Hawke's Bay', and one squadron on board 'Verdala'. From the Nominal Roll it is not possible to determine on which ship an individual embarked.
Medals	Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. On 29th September 1918, in an attack on Bon Avis Ridge, when this NCO's platoon Officer was wounded he immediately took over command and with great coolness and gallantry led his platoon to the attack. During the night 29th/30th September he volunteered as a patrol leader to go out and establish touch with the troops on the flank. This task incurred great risks as the enemy was in very close proximity but he was successful and in addition collected valuable information as to the enemy?s disposition. Throughout the operations this NCO displayed great gallantry and was ever ready for perilous tasks. He set a fine example to all with whom he came in contact.' Source: London Gazette Date: 14 May 1919 Bronze Medal (Italy) Source: London Gazette Date: 25 May 1917
Miscellaneous details	Nominal Roll Vol. 1: Otago Mounted Rifles/Main Body