'On 12th September in an attack east of Havrincourt Wood very heavy enemy fire cut all the forward lines of his Brigade. Regardless of his own safety he went out in the darkness and worked on these lines for five hours before dawn. Despite the continuance throughout the morning of a heavy gas and shell barrage, and despite the fact that he was himself gassed, he remained at his work and assisted to maintain and where necessary relay the lines. His splendid courage inspired all his comrades and as a result of his work communication was restored.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 11 February 1919