'Action in front of Belle Vue Spur, West of Passchendaele, 12th October 1917 and following days. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. This man was employed as a Battalion Runner, and in that occupation he rendered services which were invaluable. Although wounded on 12th October, he carried on his duties without reporting to the Medical Officer, and even when the operation was over he remained at duty. His total disregard for his personal safety, and his cheerfulness set a splendid example to everyone concerned.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 14 January 1918

Regimental number	11069
Occupation	Butcher
Next of kin	Mother, Mrs M E Melgren, 31 Sussex Street, Grey Lynn, Auckland
Rank on embarkation	Rifleman
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 'Action in front of Belle Vue Spur, West of Passchendaele, 12th October 1917 and following days. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. This man was employed as a Battalion Runner, and in that occupation he rendered services which were invaluable. Although wounded on 12th October, he carried on his duties without reporting to the Medical Officer, and even when the operation was over he remained at duty. His total disregard for his personal safety, and his cheerfulness set a splendid example to everyone concerned.' Source: London Gazette Date: 14 January 1918
Other details	War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Sources	Nominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 30, p. 19