'For devotion to duty. On March 30th 1918 these NCOs had charge of two Stoke's Trench Mortars, covering the right Battalion, and by capable and energetic handling were able to keep down the enemy machine gun fire, thus enabling the infantry to attain their objective with a minimum of casualties. They then moved forward to the new position, digging their guns in to cover and the line against counterattacks.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 12 June 1918

Regimental number	15792
Occupation	Train examiner
Next of kin	Wife, Mrs J E Smylie, 21 Ryan Street, Petone, Wellington
Rank on embarkation	Private
Unit name	New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 15th Reinforcements (2nd Draft), Wellington Infantry Battalion, B Company
Embarkation details	Unit embarked from Wellington on 29 July 1916
Medals	Military Medal 'For devotion to duty. On March 30th 1918 these NCOs had charge of two Stoke's Trench Mortars, covering the right Battalion, and by capable and energetic handling were able to keep down the enemy machine gun fire, thus enabling the infantry to attain their objective with a minimum of casualties. They then moved forward to the new position, digging their guns in to cover and the line against counterattacks.' Source: London Gazette Date: 12 June 1918
Sources	Nominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 37, p. 23