'Operations opposite Warenton 13th, 14th and 15th June 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. This Non Commissioned Officer showed great initiative and leadership in commanding a party which was ordered to move to a flank during the attack on La Truie Farm on the night of 14th and 15th June 1917. Under heavy fire he rushed an enemy machine gun killing several of the crew and capturing prisoners.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 28 December 1917

'Operations Gravenstafel. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During operations from 27th September to 4th October 1917, this Non Commissioned Officer did excellent work, displayed great bravery, and throughout set a fine example to the men. On the 29th September, when his Company was heavily shelled with gas shells which caused many casualties, he went around attending to the wounded and organising their removal until he was himself wounded.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 17 December 1917

Regimental number	15458
Occupation	Chemist
Next of kin	Wife, Mrs Daisy McKinley, 234 Bealey Avenue Christchurch
Rank on embarkation	Sergeant
Unit name	New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 15th Reinforcements (1st Draft), Canterbury Infantry Battalion, C Company
Embarkation details	Unit embarked from Wellington on board Waitemata on 26 July 1916
Medals	Mentioned in Despatches 'Operations opposite Warenton 13th, 14th and 15th June 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. This Non Commissioned Officer showed great initiative and leadership in commanding a party which was ordered to move to a flank during the attack on La Truie Farm on the night of 14th and 15th June 1917. Under heavy fire he rushed an enemy machine gun killing several of the crew and capturing prisoners.' Source: London Gazette Date: 28 December 1917 Military Medal 'Operations Gravenstafel. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During operations from 27th September to 4th October 1917, this Non Commissioned Officer did excellent work, displayed great bravery, and throughout set a fine example to the men. On the 29th September, when his Company was heavily shelled with gas shells which caused many casualties, he went around attending to the wounded and organising their removal until he was himself wounded.' Source: London Gazette Date: 17 December 1917
Sources	Nominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 37, p. 7