'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during the attack on the Passchendaele Ridge on 12th October 1917. This young NCO showed conspicuous gallantry and initiative during the attack. All the Officers in his Company being killed, he took command and quickly consolidated the front allotted to his Company. He remained in charge of the company for four days and showed a splendid example of devotion to duty.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 28 January 1918

Regimental number	10962
Occupation	Bank clerk
Next of kin	Father, A McClure, Ashburton
Rank on embarkation	Sergeant
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
Medals	Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during the attack on the Passchendaele Ridge on 12th October 1917. This young NCO showed conspicuous gallantry and initiative during the attack. All the Officers in his Company being killed, he took command and quickly consolidated the front allotted to his Company. He remained in charge of the company for four days and showed a splendid example of devotion to duty.' Source: London Gazette Date: 28 January 1918
Sources	Nominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 30, p. 18