'Action: Drop Alley, Goose Alley, West of Flers, 21st September 1916. During the afternoon of the 21st September when the 2nd Canterbury Batt. was counter attacked from three directions, i.e. Goose Alley, Flers Trench and Flers Support Trench, and while his officer was absent at his other gun till forced back by enemy. He then skillfully withdrew his gun from a dangerous position and brought it into action again further along the trench, this materially assisting to save a dangerous situation. This NCOs conduct during the operations has been marked by coolness, ability and resource.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 9 December 1916

Regimental number	10/2733
Address	Carterton
Marital status	Single
Next of kin	Brother, A W Pattison, Te Kuiti
Rank on embarkation	Lance Corporal
Enlistment status	Volunteer
Unit name	New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 6th Reinforcements, Wellington Infantry Battalion
Embarkation details	Unit embarked from Wellington on board Willochra on 14 August 1915
Medals	Military Medal 'Action: Drop Alley, Goose Alley, West of Flers, 21st September 1916. During the afternoon of the 21st September when the 2nd Canterbury Batt. was counter attacked from three directions, i.e. Goose Alley, Flers Trench and Flers Support Trench, and while his officer was absent at his other gun till forced back by enemy. He then skillfully withdrew his gun from a dangerous position and brought it into action again further along the trench, this materially assisting to save a dangerous situation. This NCOs conduct during the operations has been marked by coolness, ability and resource.' Source: London Gazette Date: 9 December 1916
Miscellaneous details	Nominal Roll Vol. 1: Wellington Infantry Batln/Sixth