'For conspicuous gallantry and good leadership during an attack. When his platoon was held up by machine gun fire, he placed his Lewis gun into such a position that they were able to keep down the enemy's machine gun fire and directed one of his sections to rush the post from a flank. He thus cleared the garrison; then, mounting his guns on the rear of the enemy trench, he harassed their retreat. His work in mopping up and consolidating was invaluable.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 15 October 1918

'For conspicuous gallantry at Messines on 7th June 1917. He returned to a trench from which his platoon had been driven by heavy shell fire in order to dig for one of his men who was buried by the explosion of a big shell. He set the finest example to his men. As acting Company Sergt Major he showed fine initiative and gallantry in reorganising the Company under the most difficult circumstances.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 16 August 1917