'For gallantry and devotion to duty throughout the period during which the battalion held the sector Hebuterne/La Signy Farm, March-July, 1918. For several nights during this tour he took our patrols in face in heavy fire from a machine gun post, located it, and also succeeded in wiring-in our own post. His work in the field has always been characterised by disregard of personal danger and by coolness under fire, while the example he has shown by fearless patrolling has always been an inspiration to the younger NCOs.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 1 January 1919

Regimental number	8/616
Address	48 Athol Place, Dunedin
Marital status	Married
Next of kin	Wife, Mrs A C Mills, 48 Athol Place, Dunedin
Rank on embarkation	Private
Enlistment status	Volunteer
Unit name	New Zealand Expeditionary Force, Main Body, Otago Infantry Battalion
Embarkation details	Unit embarked from Wellington on 16 October 1914
	Members of the Otago Infantry Battalion, Main Body, left Wellington on 16 October 1914 on two ships, HMNZT 9 'Hawke's Bay' and HMNZT 5 'Ruapehu'. From the Nominal Roll it is not possible to determine on which ship an individual embarked.
Final rank	Sergeant
Final unit	1st Battalion, Otago Infantry Regiment
Medals	Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For gallantry and devotion to duty throughout the period during which the battalion held the sector Hebuterne/La Signy Farm, March-July, 1918. For several nights during this tour he took our patrols in face in heavy fire from a machine gun post, located it, and also succeeded in wiring-in our own post. His work in the field has always been characterised by disregard of personal danger and by coolness under fire, while the example he has shown by fearless patrolling has always been an inspiration to the younger NCOs.' Source: London Gazette Date: 1 January 1919
Miscellaneous details	Nominal Roll Vol. 1: Otago Infantry Batln/Main Body