'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during the operations in front of Passchendaele on 12th, 13th and 14th October 1917. When in command of a Platoon, this N.C.O. led his man forward until the advance was held up, then without regard for his personal safety, and though himself exposed to heavy machine gun fire, he supervised the consolidation of a part of the Front Line with the utmost skill, coolness, and fearlessness. He inspired all rank by his splendid example.'
Source: 'London Gazette'
Date: 28 January 1918

Regimental number	23/825
Address	c/o Mrs Howie, Tipperton Street, Palmerston South
Marital status	Single
Next of kin	Father, G Menzies, 35 Havelock Road, Mornington, Dunedin
Rank on embarkation	Rifleman
Enlistment status	Volunteer
Unit name	New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 1st Battalion, New Zealand Rifle Brigade, C Company
Embarkation details	Unit embarked from Wellington on board Mauganui on 10 October 1915
Final rank	Warrant Officer Class II
Fate	Killed in Action 31 August 1918
Medals	Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during the operations in front of Passchendaele on 12th, 13th and 14th October 1917. When in command of a Platoon, this N.C.O. led his man forward until the advance was held up, then without regard for his personal safety, and though himself exposed to heavy machine gun fire, he supervised the consolidation of a part of the Front Line with the utmost skill, coolness, and fearlessness. He inspired all rank by his splendid example.' Source: 'London Gazette' Date: 28 January 1918
Other details	Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Miscellaneous details	Nominal Roll Vol. 1: C Company/1st NZRB