'For continuous gallantry and devotion to duty in the field during operations extending from 27.7.18 to 29.8.18. Throughout the whole of this period he has shown great skill and gallantry in the handling of his section. Particularly at the time of the Battalion's entry into Bapaume this NCO, who was in charge of two sections, led his men brilliantly in the face of heavy enemy machine gun and shell fire and succeeded in establishing posts in forward positions which later were supported by other sections and proved of immense value in subsequent operations. His leadership and disregard of personal safety throughout have been of a very high order and have served as an inspiration to his men.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 11 February 1919

Regimental number	25289
Occupation	Packer
Next of kin	Mother, Mrs McMahon, 36 First Avenue Kingsland Auckland
Rank on embarkation	Private
Unit name	New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 14th Reinforcements, New Zealand Rifle Brigade, J Company
Embarkation details	Unit embarked from Wellington on 26 July 1916
Final rank	Corporal
Final unit	1st Battalion, Auckland Infantry Regiment
Medals	Military Medal 'For continuous gallantry and devotion to duty in the field during operations extending from 27.7.18 to 29.8.18. Throughout the whole of this period he has shown great skill and gallantry in the handling of his section. Particularly at the time of the Battalion's entry into Bapaume this NCO, who was in charge of two sections, led his men brilliantly in the face of heavy enemy machine gun and shell fire and succeeded in establishing posts in forward positions which later were supported by other sections and proved of immense value in subsequent operations. His leadership and disregard of personal safety throughout have been of a very high order and have served as an inspiration to his men.' Source: London Gazette Date: 11 February 1919
Sources	Nominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 34, p. 18