'At Longueval on 19th September, 1916, this NCO showed conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty when the transport of the Company came under heavy shell fire which caused considerable loss in men and horses. His conduct and example proved of the utmost value to saving further loss in men, animals and material. He has done general good work and shown devotion to duty in France from April to September, 1916 including operations on the Somme. Also served in Gallipoli. His example and influence have always been conspicuous.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 9 December 1916

Regimental number	4/437
Address	Park Crescent, Parnell Avenue, Auckland
Marital status	Single
Next of kin	Father, R J Rusden, Park Crescent, Parnell Avenue, Auckland
Rank on embarkation	Sapper
Enlistment status	Volunteer
Unit name	New Zealand Expeditionary Force, Main Body, New Zealand Field Engineers
Embarkation details	Unit embarked from Wellington on board Maunganui on 16 October 1914
Medals	Military Medal 'At Longueval on 19th September, 1916, this NCO showed conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty when the transport of the Company came under heavy shell fire which caused considerable loss in men and horses. His conduct and example proved of the utmost value to saving further loss in men, animals and material. He has done general good work and shown devotion to duty in France from April to September, 1916 including operations on the Somme. Also served in Gallipoli. His example and influence have always been conspicuous.' Source: London Gazette Date: 9 December 1916
Miscellaneous details	Nominal Roll Vol. 1: Field Engineers/Main Body