'Battalion Stretcher Bearer. For gallantry and good work during the attack on Messines on 7th June, 1917. He fearlessly exposed himself under the heaviest fire, attending to wounded until he himself was badly hit. His work has always been of the highest merit, and he was recommended for his good work at the Somme in September 1916, and again at an enemy raid at Ploegsteert in February 1917.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 16 August 1917

Regimental number	26/1666
Occupation	Bushman
Next of kin	Brother, John Negus, Onehunga 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
Medals	Military Medal 'Battalion Stretcher Bearer. For gallantry and good work during the attack on Messines on 7th June, 1917. He fearlessly exposed himself under the heaviest fire, attending to wounded until he himself was badly hit. His work has always been of the highest merit, and he was recommended for his good work at the Somme in September 1916, and again at an enemy raid at Ploegsteert in February 1917.' Source: London Gazette Date: 16 August 1917
Sources	Nominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 27, p. 12