'For conspicuous gallantry in the field. On the 20th October and on the subsequent days the Battalion was in the front line system in front of Kron Prinz Farm this man did splendid and valuable work as a Runner and guide under very trying circumstances. The position occupied by his Company was at all times open to direct observation from the enemy and was continually subjected to heavy shell fire. In spite of these difficulties this man made himself thoroughly acquainted with the whole sector and proved invaluable as a guide over country were land marks were nonexistent. He volunteered for work at all times of the day and night and throughout performed all his duties with a cheerfulness and utter disregard for his personal safety which set a splendid example to all ranks. No praise can be too high for the intelligent and courageous work which he performed under the most trying conditions.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 28 January 1918

Regimental number	12/4078
Occupation	Bank officer
Next of kin	Brother, R B J Ray, Education Board, Auckland
Rank on embarkation	Private
Unit name	New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 10th Reinforcements, Auckland Infantry Battalion, A Company
Embarkation details	Unit embarked from Wellington on 4 March 1916
	The Infantry component of the 10th Reinforcements left New Zealand on board two ships ('Willochra' and 'Tofua'). It is not possible from the Nominal Roll to determine on which ship an individual embarked. The Nominal Roll gives 5 March 1916 as the date of embarkation; harbour records indicate 5 March 1916 as the actual date of departure.
Medals	Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry in the field. On the 20th October and on the subsequent days the Battalion was in the front line system in front of Kron Prinz Farm this man did splendid and valuable work as a Runner and guide under very trying circumstances. The position occupied by his Company was at all times open to direct observation from the enemy and was continually subjected to heavy shell fire. In spite of these difficulties this man made himself thoroughly acquainted with the whole sector and proved invaluable as a guide over country were land marks were nonexistent. He volunteered for work at all times of the day and night and throughout performed all his duties with a cheerfulness and utter disregard for his personal safety which set a splendid example to all ranks. No praise can be too high for the intelligent and courageous work which he performed under the most trying conditions.' Source: London Gazette Date: 28 January 1918
Sources	Nominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 26, p. 9