'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. This NCO was in command of a Reserve Platoon on 3rd December during the attack on the Polderhoek Chateau when he was ordered to reinforce the front line which had been held up: he led his platoon forward with remarkable ability and coolness under very heavy shelling and machine gun fire. He carefully dispersed his Platoon in its new positions and although twice buried by enemy shells he continued to carry on, and by his personal example he inspired confidence in his Platoon. His good leadership and gallant behaviour undoubtedly saved many casualties, and his utter disregard for his personal safety was an excellent example to all with whom he came into contact.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 13 March 1918

Regimental number	6/2739
Address	Westport
Marital status	Single
Next of kin	Mother, Mrs N Robertson, 6 Ainsley Street, Palmerston North
Rank on embarkation	Private
Enlistment status	Volunteer
Unit name	New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 6th Reinforcements, Canterbury Infantry Battalion
Embarkation details	Unit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 27 Willochra on 14 August 1915
Medals	Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. This NCO was in command of a Reserve Platoon on 3rd December during the attack on the Polderhoek Chateau when he was ordered to reinforce the front line which had been held up: he led his platoon forward with remarkable ability and coolness under very heavy shelling and machine gun fire. He carefully dispersed his Platoon in its new positions and although twice buried by enemy shells he continued to carry on, and by his personal example he inspired confidence in his Platoon. His good leadership and gallant behaviour undoubtedly saved many casualties, and his utter disregard for his personal safety was an excellent example to all with whom he came into contact.' Source: London Gazette Date: 13 March 1918
Miscellaneous details	Nominal Roll Vol. 1: Canterbury Infantry Batln/Sixth