'For gallantry and devotion to duty. Near Gravenstafel on 4th October, when his platoon Commander and all the senior NCOs had been casualties, he assumed command of his platoon and directed its efforts with great skill. Though occupying an exposed position in the face of an active enemy, he held it with the utmost courage, setting a fine example and inspiring the greatest confidence in his men.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 17 December 1917

Regimental number	23848
Occupation	Cheesemaker
Next of kin	Mother, Mrs Alice Moffitt, Waikaia, Otago
Rank on embarkation	Private
Unit name	New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 13th Reinforcements, Wellington Infantry Battalion, B Company
Embarkation details	Unit embarked from Wellington on 27 May 1916
Medals	Military Medal 'For gallantry and devotion to duty. Near Gravenstafel on 4th October, when his platoon Commander and all the senior NCOs had been casualties, he assumed command of his platoon and directed its efforts with great skill. Though occupying an exposed position in the face of an active enemy, he held it with the utmost courage, setting a fine example and inspiring the greatest confidence in his men.' Source: London Gazette Date: 17 December 1917
Sources	Nominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 33, p. 9