'During the attack on Le Quesnoy on the 4th November 1917 and the subsequent advances east of that place this NCO handled his guns in a most gallant and skilful manner. The section had suffered casualties from enemy shell fire and in consequences became disorganised. With disregard of personal safety he reorganised his section and with dauntless courage led forward his guns to positions from which they materially assisted the advances of the Infantry. On all occasions when under fire the example set by this NCO has had a most inspiring effect upon the men under his command.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 20 August 1919

Regimental number	21878
Occupation	Grocer
Next of kin	Wife, Mrs R S Nicol, c/o Mrs Jones, King Street, Timaru
Rank on embarkation	Corporal
Unit name	New Zealand Expeditionary Force, New Zealand Rifle Brigade, 7th Reinforcements to 3rd Battalion, G Company
Embarkation details	Unit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 62 Mokoia on 21 August 1916
Final rank	Sergeant
Final unit	New Zealand Machine Gun Corps
Medals	Military Medal 'During the attack on Le Quesnoy on the 4th November 1917 and the subsequent advances east of that place this NCO handled his guns in a most gallant and skilful manner. The section had suffered casualties from enemy shell fire and in consequences became disorganised. With disregard of personal safety he reorganised his section and with dauntless courage led forward his guns to positions from which they materially assisted the advances of the Infantry. On all occasions when under fire the example set by this NCO has had a most inspiring effect upon the men under his command.' Source: London Gazette Date: 20 August 1919
Sources	Nominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 38, p. 33