'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. At La Signy Farm on 30th March, 1918, when an enemy machine gun was firing at his platoon, he shot three of the crew and captured the gun. After that he cleared up the trench by bombing, attacking the enemy in a most fearless manner. Throughout he displayed great courage. Later he has been battalion gas NCO, and has rendered very valuable service, being with the battalion continuously till wounded near Bapaume on 30th August, 1918.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 1 January 1919

Regimental number	12/3449
Address	Avondale Auckland
Marital status	Single
Next of kin	Mother, Mrs Emily Proctor, Avondale Auckland
Rank on embarkation	Private
Enlistment status	Volunteer
Unit name	New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 8th Reinforcements, Auckland Infantry Battalion
Embarkation details	Unit embarked from Wellington on board Willochra on 13 November 1915
Final rank	Sergeant
Final unit	2nd Battalion, Auckland Infantry Regiment
Medals	Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. At La Signy Farm on 30th March, 1918, when an enemy machine gun was firing at his platoon, he shot three of the crew and captured the gun. After that he cleared up the trench by bombing, attacking the enemy in a most fearless manner. Throughout he displayed great courage. Later he has been battalion gas NCO, and has rendered very valuable service, being with the battalion continuously till wounded near Bapaume on 30th August, 1918.' Source: London Gazette Date: 1 January 1919
Miscellaneous details	Nominal Roll Vol. 1: Auckland Infantry Batln/Eighth