'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in the field near Briastre on 11th October 1918. This NCO was in charge of the Lewis gun Team when his platoon attacked two enemy machine gun positions. By skilful manoeuvring under difficult conditions he got his gun into position and engaged the enemy, enabling the platoon to successfully rush both enemy posts. Later, while covering consolidation he beat off a determined attempt by the enemy to recapture one of the positions. His initiative and courage set a splendid example to his section and platoon.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 14 May 1919

Regimental number	40047
Occupation	Carpenter
Next of kin	Father, J B Petersen, Ruahine Street, Palmerston North
Rank on embarkation	Private
Unit name	New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 23rd Reinforcements, F Company (Unattached)
Embarkation details	Unit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT Corinthic on 2 April 1917
Final rank	Lance Corporal
Final unit	1st Battalion, Wellington Infantry Regiment
Medals	Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in the field near Briastre on 11th October 1918. This NCO was in charge of the Lewis gun Team when his platoon attacked two enemy machine gun positions. By skilful manoeuvring under difficult conditions he got his gun into position and engaged the enemy, enabling the platoon to successfully rush both enemy posts. Later, while covering consolidation he beat off a determined attempt by the enemy to recapture one of the positions. His initiative and courage set a splendid example to his section and platoon.' Source: London Gazette Date: 14 May 1919
Sources	Nominal Roll Vol. 3: Roll 57, p. 21