'Operations: On British Front, opposite Beaumont Hamel, 26th March 1918 and subsequent days. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During a heavy bombardment of the Battalion Sector, telephonic communication between all four front Line Companies and Battalion Headquarters was completely destroyed. At great personal risk, this NCO picked his way through a much shelled area, mended the many breaks in his Company wire, and thus reestablished communication with the front line. By this wire, also touch between Companies and Battalion Headquarters was maintained in a dangerous situation. This NCO's gallant conduct and devotion to duty were of the greatest assistance to the whole Battalion.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 29 August 1918

Regimental number	6/1191
Address	14 Abberley Road, St Albans
Marital status	Single
Next of kin	Mrs H Simpson, 14 Abberley Road, St Albans, Christchurch
Rank on embarkation	Private
Enlistment status	Volunteer
Unit name	New Zealand Expeditionary Force, Main Body, Canterbury Infantry Battalion
Embarkation details	Unit embarked from Wellington on 16 October 1914
	The Canterbury Infantry Battalion, Main Body, left New Zealand on board two ships, 'Tahiti' and 'Athenic'. It is not possible from the Nominal Roll to determine on which ship an individual embarked.
Medals	Military Medal 'Operations: On British Front, opposite Beaumont Hamel, 26th March 1918 and subsequent days. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During a heavy bombardment of the Battalion Sector, telephonic communication between all four front Line Companies and Battalion Headquarters was completely destroyed. At great personal risk, this NCO picked his way through a much shelled area, mended the many breaks in his Company wire, and thus reestablished communication with the front line. By this wire, also touch between Companies and Battalion Headquarters was maintained in a dangerous situation. This NCO's gallant conduct and devotion to duty were of the greatest assistance to the whole Battalion.' Source: London Gazette Date: 29 August 1918
Miscellaneous details	Nominal Roll Vol. 1: Canterbury Infantry Batln/Main Body