'For constant devotion to duty and continuous good work. Patterson acted as clerk for many months and showed marked administrative ability. He at all times applied himself unremittingly to his work and has proved of the utmost value to his commanding Officer. In addition to his duties as clerk this NCO filled the position of Headquarters Quartermaster Sergeant during one of the most important periods of the advance, and in spite of very difficult conditions this NCO by hard work and energy ably carried out the duties of Quartermaster Sergeant.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 3 June 1919

Regimental number	8/2825
Address	North Otago Hotel, Oamaru
Marital status	Single
Next of kin	Father, J Patterson, c/o Money-order Department, Invercargill
Rank on embarkation	Corporal
Enlistment status	Volunteer
Unit name	New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 7th Reinforcements, Otago Infantry Battalion
Embarkation details	Unit embarked from Wellington on 10 October 1915
	The 7th Reinforcements left New Zealand on 10 October 1915 aboard three ships ('Aparima', 'Navua' and 'Warrimoo'). It is not possible from the Nominal Roll to determine on which ship an individual embarked.
Final rank	Company Quartermaster Sergeant
Final unit	New Zealand Army Service Corps
Medals	Meritorious Service Medal 'For constant devotion to duty and continuous good work. Patterson acted as clerk for many months and showed marked administrative ability. He at all times applied himself unremittingly to his work and has proved of the utmost value to his commanding Officer. In addition to his duties as clerk this NCO filled the position of Headquarters Quartermaster Sergeant during one of the most important periods of the advance, and in spite of very difficult conditions this NCO by hard work and energy ably carried out the duties of Quartermaster Sergeant.' Source: London Gazette Date: 3 June 1919
Miscellaneous details	Nominal Roll Vol. 1: Otago Infantry Batln/Seventh