'For marked courage and initiative. On 4th November 1918, near Pont de l'Alouette his platoon came under very heavy machine gun fire. He pushed on ahead, located the enemy gun, and, bringing enfilade fire to bear, forced the crew to abandon the gun. He then rushed alone into the trench, taking the garrison, fifteen in number, prisoners. His prompt and courageous action undoubtedly saved the company many casualties. He did fine work.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 12 March 1919

Regimental number	47458
Occupation	Cheese packer
Next of kin	Father, W Nettleingham, Greenhithe Kent England
Rank on embarkation	Private
Unit name	New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 25th Reinforcements, Wellington Infantry Regiment, B Company
Embarkation details	Unit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT Turakina on 26 April 1917
Medals	Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For marked courage and initiative. On 4th November 1918, near Pont de l'Alouette his platoon came under very heavy machine gun fire. He pushed on ahead, located the enemy gun, and, bringing enfilade fire to bear, forced the crew to abandon the gun. He then rushed alone into the trench, taking the garrison, fifteen in number, prisoners. His prompt and courageous action undoubtedly saved the company many casualties. He did fine work.' Source: London Gazette Date: 12 March 1919
Sources	Nominal Roll Vol. 3: Roll 62, p. 9