'For marked gallantry during active operations from 1st October onwards, particularly on 23rd October 1918, near Vertigneul, as company runner. He first accompanied a reconnoitring party, and under heavy machine gun fire he carried back information to his company commander which enabled the company to assemble successfully. Throughout the day he continually carried messages, under heavy fire, from his company headquarters to the leading platoon commander.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 3 June 1919

Regimental number	8/2790
Address	New St Nelson
Marital status	Single
Next of kin	Father, C Nesbit, Collingwood St Nelson
Rank on embarkation	Private
Enlistment status	Volunteer
Unit name	New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 6th Reinforcement, Otago Infantry Battalion
Embarkation details	Unit embarked from Wellington on board Willochra on 14 August 1915
Medals	Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For marked gallantry during active operations from 1st October onwards, particularly on 23rd October 1918, near Vertigneul, as company runner. He first accompanied a reconnoitring party, and under heavy machine gun fire he carried back information to his company commander which enabled the company to assemble successfully. Throughout the day he continually carried messages, under heavy fire, from his company headquarters to the leading platoon commander.' Source: London Gazette Date: 3 June 1919
Miscellaneous details	Nominal Roll Vol. 1: Otago Infantry Batln/Sixth