'Operations the Becelaere Sector 9th December to 15th December 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. On the morning of 12th December 1917, this NCO was in command of ration limbers at Wattle Dump, where he showed great courage in extricating his teams while under heavy shell fire. Although slightly wounded himself, he showed great coolness in dressing other wounded men. His gallant behaviour and coolness undoubtedly helped to save the lives of at least two NCOs who were severely wounded.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 13 March 1918

Regimental number	9/81
Address	811 George Street, Dunedin
Marital status	Single
Next of kin	John Sim Snr, 811 George Street, Dunedin
Rank on embarkation	Trooper
Enlistment status	Volunteer
Unit name	New Zealand Expeditionary Force, Main Body, Otago Mounted Rifles Regiment
Embarkation details	Unit embarked from Wellington on 16 October 1914
	Three squadrons of the Otago Mounted Rifles Regiment left New Zealand on board 'Hawke's Bay', and one squadron on board 'Verdala'. From the Nominal Roll it is not possible to determine on which ship an individual embarked.
Medals	Military Medal 'Operations the Becelaere Sector 9th December to 15th December 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. On the morning of 12th December 1917, this NCO was in command of ration limbers at Wattle Dump, where he showed great courage in extricating his teams while under heavy shell fire. Although slightly wounded himself, he showed great coolness in dressing other wounded men. His gallant behaviour and coolness undoubtedly helped to save the lives of at least two NCOs who were severely wounded.' Source: London Gazette Date: 13 March 1918
Miscellaneous details	Nominal Roll Vol. 1: Otago Mounted Rifles/Main Body