'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During the period 25th February 1918 to 16th September 1918, Private Sammons has been attached to Brigade Headquarters for general duties. His work has been of the highest order, his energy is untiring and day and night he appears to work without ceasing. On many occasions the Brigade Headquarters has been under extremely heavy shell fire but on all occasions Private Sammons has carried on his duties with the utmost disregard for danger. He has set a splendid example to all who came in touch with him.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 18 January 1919

Regimental number	22498
Occupation	Driver
Next of kin	Wife, Mrs F D Sammons, 75 Nelson Street, Petone, Wellington
Rank on embarkation	Private
Unit name	New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 16th Reinforcement, J Company (Unattached)
Embarkation details	Unit embarked from Wellington on board Navua on 20 August 1916
Final rank	Private
Final unit	1st Battalion, Canterbury Infantry Regiment (attached 1st New Zealand Brigade Headquarters)
Medals	Meritorious Service Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During the period 25th February 1918 to 16th September 1918, Private Sammons has been attached to Brigade Headquarters for general duties. His work has been of the highest order, his energy is untiring and day and night he appears to work without ceasing. On many occasions the Brigade Headquarters has been under extremely heavy shell fire but on all occasions Private Sammons has carried on his duties with the utmost disregard for danger. He has set a splendid example to all who came in touch with him.' Source: London Gazette Date: 18 January 1919
Sources	Nominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 38, p. 21