'Messines Offensive: 7th to 9th June 1917. This man when all the officers and NCOs of his platoon had become casualties took command of the balance of his platoon. He directed the Platoon in its mopping up and clearing of a portion of Messines. We then moved the Platoon in accordance with the prearranged plan and dug in a splendid trench in front of Messines. He showed great bravery throughout. His force of character and good leadership were undoubtedly responsible for his platoon fulfilling its task.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 16 August 1917

Regimental number	15601
Occupation	Contractor
Next of kin	Mother, Mrs J Phillips, Downs Road, Hororata, Canterbury
Rank on embarkation	Lance Corporal
Unit name	New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 15th Reinforcements (1st Draft), Canterbury Infantry Battalion, C Company
Embarkation details	Unit embarked from Wellington on board Waitemata on 26 July 1916
Medals	Military Medal 'Messines Offensive: 7th to 9th June 1917. This man when all the officers and NCOs of his platoon had become casualties took command of the balance of his platoon. He directed the Platoon in its mopping up and clearing of a portion of Messines. We then moved the Platoon in accordance with the prearranged plan and dug in a splendid trench in front of Messines. He showed great bravery throughout. His force of character and good leadership were undoubtedly responsible for his platoon fulfilling its task.' Source: London Gazette Date: 16 August 1917
Sources	Nominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 37, p. 7