'Messines Offensive, 7th to 9th June 1917. This signaller has once more proved himself worthy of special recognition and during the last fortnight on the attack on the Messines Ridge has kept communication up with all advanced posts, repaired wires and generally displayed great devotion to duty. He is absolutely cool under heavy fire and a splendid organiser. He has been with the Battalion since its formation and whether in the front line or not has always performed his duties in a most satisfactory manner.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 16 August 1917

Regimental number	8/3361
Address	Irwell Street, Gore
Marital status	Single
Next of kin	Father, W Mitchell, King Street, Mosgiel, Otago
Rank on embarkation	Private
Enlistment status	Volunteer
Unit name	New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 8th Reinforcement, Otago Infantry Battalion
Embarkation details	Unit embarked from Lyttelton on board Willochra on 14 November 1915
Medals	Military Medal 'Messines Offensive, 7th to 9th June 1917. This signaller has once more proved himself worthy of special recognition and during the last fortnight on the attack on the Messines Ridge has kept communication up with all advanced posts, repaired wires and generally displayed great devotion to duty. He is absolutely cool under heavy fire and a splendid organiser. He has been with the Battalion since its formation and whether in the front line or not has always performed his duties in a most satisfactory manner.' Source: London Gazette Date: 16 August 1917
Miscellaneous details	Nominal Roll Vol. 1: Otago Infantry Batln/Eighth