'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty near Bapaume during the period 25th August/5th September, 1918. On 25th August, in the attack on Favreuil, he was commanding a platoon. His company commander and the other officers were casualties, and this officer, on his own initiative, assumed command and pushed through the village. Then he advanced about 300 yards beyond his objective. This company captured over 100 prisoners, and their success was mainly due to the fine example set by this officer. Later, on 5th September, he was wounded leading an attack on Neuville.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 1 February 1919