'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty the attack on Bancourt on the 31st August and 1st September. After his platoon commander had been wounded he took charge of the platoon and set a splendid example of coolness and courage under fire. When it appeared apparent that the enemy had broken through on the left flank he gallantly led his platoon across a bullet swept zone and assisted it forming a defensive flank. He has consistently done good work and showed great coolness under fire.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 24 January 1919

Regimental number	25571
Occupation	Postal cadet
Next of kin	Mother, Mrs A H North, Te Awamutu
Rank on embarkation	Private
Unit name	New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 17th Reinforcements, Wellington Infantry Battalion, B Company
Embarkation details	Unit embarked from Wellington on board Pakeha on 23 September 1916
Final rank	Corporal
Final unit	2nd Battalion, Auckland Infantry Regiment
Medals	Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty the attack on Bancourt on the 31st August and 1st September. After his platoon commander had been wounded he took charge of the platoon and set a splendid example of coolness and courage under fire. When it appeared apparent that the enemy had broken through on the left flank he gallantly led his platoon across a bullet swept zone and assisted it forming a defensive flank. He has consistently done good work and showed great coolness under fire.' Source: London Gazette Date: 24 January 1919
Sources	Nominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 41, p. 9