'For conspicuous gallantry and good leadership on 21st August 1918 near Puisieux au Mont. In the attack on the 21st August Sergt Motion led his section on to their objective and consolidated. Finding no troops on his flank at great risk of being killed or captured he went out alone across the gap to obtain touch. This he succeeded in doing and on his return he so disposed his Platoon as to fill the gap. By his skilful leadership and bravery he set a splendid example to all ranks.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 24 January 1919

Regimental number	26/1648
Occupation	Farmer
Next of kin	Mother, Mrs M E Motion, Maungatawhiri Valley, Pokeno, Auckland
Rank on embarkation	Rifleman
Unit name	New Zealand Expeditionary Force, New Zealand Rifle Brigade, 1915, 2nd Reinforcements to 4th Battalion, H Company
Embarkation details	Unit embarked from Wellington on 1 April 1916
Final rank	Sergeant
Final unit	4th Battalion, New Zealand Rifle Brigade
Medals	Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and good leadership on 21st August 1918 near Puisieux au Mont. In the attack on the 21st August Sergt Motion led his section on to their objective and consolidated. Finding no troops on his flank at great risk of being killed or captured he went out alone across the gap to obtain touch. This he succeeded in doing and on his return he so disposed his Platoon as to fill the gap. By his skilful leadership and bravery he set a splendid example to all ranks.' Source: London Gazette Date: 24 January 1919
Sources	Nominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 27, p. 12