'Action in front of Belle Vue Spur, West of Passchendaele, 12 October 1917, and following days. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. This man by his marked devotion to duty and great personal bravery made himself invaluable throughout the whole of the operation. For three days he continually carried important despatches to the Companies in the Front Line, and brought back to Battalion Headquarters most valuable information gained by personal reconnaissance. His conduct throughout was exemplary, and his total disregard for his personal safety set a splendid example to everyone with whom he came in contact.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 14 January 1918

Regimental number	21722
Place of birth	Australia
Occupation	Farm hand
Next of kin	Sister, Mrs K Hooper, Manifold Street, Camperdown, Victoria, Australia
Rank on embarkation	Lance Corporal
Unit name	New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 16th Reinforcements, Canterbury Infantry Battalion, C Company
Embarkation details	Unit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 62 Mokoia on 21 August 1916
Medals	Military Medal 'Action in front of Belle Vue Spur, West of Passchendaele, 12 October 1917, and following days. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. This man by his marked devotion to duty and great personal bravery made himself invaluable throughout the whole of the operation. For three days he continually carried important despatches to the Companies in the Front Line, and brought back to Battalion Headquarters most valuable information gained by personal reconnaissance. His conduct throughout was exemplary, and his total disregard for his personal safety set a splendid example to everyone with whom he came in contact.' Source: London Gazette Date: 14 January 1918
Sources	Nominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 38, p. 13