'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. On the 26th August 1918 during operations near Grevillers, Pte Belbin while acting as Stretcher Bearer, dressed and carried out wounded, through a heavy shell and machine gun barrage. Later on the same day although badly wounded he continued for several hours to carry out his duties until ordered to report for evacuation. His devotion to duty was undoubtedly the means of saving many of his comrades who were exposed to heavy enemy fire.'
Source: 'London Gazette'
Date: 24 January 1919

Regimental number	20285
Occupation	Farmer
Next of kin	Mother, Mrs A Belbin, Bridge House, Salisbury, Wiltshire, England
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	Private
Final unit	2nd Battalion, Wellington Infantry Regiment
Medals	Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. On the 26th August 1918 during operations near Grevillers, Pte Belbin while acting as Stretcher Bearer, dressed and carried out wounded, through a heavy shell and machine gun barrage. Later on the same day although badly wounded he continued for several hours to carry out his duties until ordered to report for evacuation. His devotion to duty was undoubtedly the means of saving many of his comrades who were exposed to heavy enemy fire.' Source: 'London Gazette' Date: 24 January 1919
Other details	War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Sources	Nominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 38, p. 10