'During the period 17th September to 31st of December 1918, this NCO has done excellent work in the organisation of his detachment for all engagements in which the Battery has taken part. The gun under his command has been kept in excellent order, and his emplacements excellent built. He has always been most particular in the examination and storing of his ammunition. In addition he has led his detachment with great initiative and courage while in action, being three times unsuccessfully recommended for the Military Medal.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 20 August 1919

Regimental number	20392
Occupation	Farmer
Next of kin	Brother, L McCracken, Stratford Taranaki
Rank on embarkation	Private
Unit name	New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 16th Reinforcements, Wellington Infantry Battalion, B Company
Embarkation details	Unit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 62 Mokoia on 21 August 1916
Final rank	Corporal
Final unit	2nd Battalion, Wellington Infantry Regiment (attached 1st New Zealand Trench Mortar Battery)
Medals	Military Medal 'During the period 17th September to 31st of December 1918, this NCO has done excellent work in the organisation of his detachment for all engagements in which the Battery has taken part. The gun under his command has been kept in excellent order, and his emplacements excellent built. He has always been most particular in the examination and storing of his ammunition. In addition he has led his detachment with great initiative and courage while in action, being three times unsuccessfully recommended for the Military Medal.' Source: London Gazette Date: 20 August 1919
Sources	Nominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 38, p. 11