'At Ypres from 16th to 23rd October 1917 this Battalion runner displayed the very greatest courage and the utmost devotion to duty. As Senior runner he went forward previous to his Battalion going into the line and notwithstanding heavy shell fire, reconnoitred various routes and subsequently he guided the runners under his charge over the ground. From the 19th to 23rd October he continuously carried messages forward to the front line Companies under heavy shell fire, always showing the very greatest coolness and disregard of personal safety. His great courage and extreme devotion to duty were a magnificent example to others.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 17 June 1918

Regimental number	10/3394
Address	295 The Terrace, Wellington
Marital status	Single
Next of kin	Mother, Mrs A Spicer, 295 The Terrace, Wellington
Rank on embarkation	Private
Enlistment status	Volunteer
Unit name	New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 8th Reinforcements, Wellington Infantry Battalion
Embarkation details	Unit embarked from Wellington on board Willochra on 13 November 1915
Medals	Meritorious Service Medal 'At Ypres from 16th to 23rd October 1917 this Battalion runner displayed the very greatest courage and the utmost devotion to duty. As Senior runner he went forward previous to his Battalion going into the line and notwithstanding heavy shell fire, reconnoitred various routes and subsequently he guided the runners under his charge over the ground. From the 19th to 23rd October he continuously carried messages forward to the front line Companies under heavy shell fire, always showing the very greatest coolness and disregard of personal safety. His great courage and extreme devotion to duty were a magnificent example to others.' Source: London Gazette Date: 17 June 1918
Miscellaneous details	Nominal Roll Vol. 1: Wellington Infantry Batln/Eighth