'For gallantry during the operations east of Ploegsteert Wood on night 13/14th June 1917. He personally guided parties of his Company to the posts which had to be established and set a fine example of courage and determination under shell fire. He was Acting Company Sergt Major and passed through a heavy enemy barrage several times during the night in the course of his duties. His work in the Assembly Trenches under heavy fire prior to going over was particularly fine. When the objectives were gained he did very valuable work towards consolidating them and fearlessly exposed himself to the enemy fire. He has since been seriously wounded.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 16 August 1917

Regimental number	26/332
Occupation	Farm hand
Next of kin	Father, David Blyth, 49 Leitch Street, Spreydon, Christchurch
Rank on embarkation	Rifleman
Unit name	New Zealand Expeditionary Force, New Zealand Rifle Brigade, 4th Battalion, B Company
Embarkation details	Unit embarked from Wellington on 5 February 1916
Medals	Military Medal 'For gallantry during the operations east of Ploegsteert Wood on night 13/14th June 1917. He personally guided parties of his Company to the posts which had to be established and set a fine example of courage and determination under shell fire. He was Acting Company Sergt Major and passed through a heavy enemy barrage several times during the night in the course of his duties. His work in the Assembly Trenches under heavy fire prior to going over was particularly fine. When the objectives were gained he did very valuable work towards consolidating them and fearlessly exposed himself to the enemy fire. He has since been seriously wounded.' Source: London Gazette Date: 16 August 1917
Sources	Nominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 24, p. 22