'For great gallantry and devotion to duty. Near Gravenstafel on 4th October, as a Company runner, he acted with most exemplary bravery and dash. He displayed most untiring devotion to duty in taking messages to and from the front line under fire, invariably delivering them safely. His wonderful cheerfulness under the most trying conditions as well as his courage, was a splendid example to all ranks.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 17 December 1917

Regimental number	10/3737
Occupation	Farm hand
Next of kin	Stepsister, Mrs Boyce, c/o Electric-power Station, Napier
Rank on embarkation	Private
Unit name	New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 9th Reinforcements, Wellington Infantry Battalion, B Company
Embarkation details	Unit embarked from Wellington on board SS Maunganui on 8 January 1916
Medals	Military Medal 'For great gallantry and devotion to duty. Near Gravenstafel on 4th October, as a Company runner, he acted with most exemplary bravery and dash. He displayed most untiring devotion to duty in taking messages to and from the front line under fire, invariably delivering them safely. His wonderful cheerfulness under the most trying conditions as well as his courage, was a splendid example to all ranks.' Source: London Gazette Date: 17 December 1917
Sources	Nominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 21, p. 22