'Operations: Between Messines and Warneton 14th and 15th June 1917. This NCO who was in charge of a Lewis gun section led his men through the enemy barrage and when fired upon by enemy machine gun, immediately came into action and forced the enemy to retire. Later when his platoon was held up by machine gun and rifle fire he on his own initiative pushed round to the enemy's flank under very heavy fire and again brought his gun into action. His cool headed and brave leadership undoubtedly materially assisted in the strong point being captured.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 16 August 1917