'For continuous excellent service in Gallipoli and France, frequently under heavy fire, especially at the Somme, in laying and maintenance of Divisional Signal Lines. He has on separate occasions had his pince nez broken on his nose by a bullet, been wounded in the neck and twice been blown off his feet by a shell explosion but has not left duty on any occasion. Was recommended for his special services at the Somme for Immediate Reward. His service since that date has been excellent.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 4 June 1917

Regimental number	4/501
Address	Mount Albert, Auckland
Marital status	Single
Next of kin	E F Stilwell, William Street, Mount Albert, Auckland
Rank on embarkation	Sergeant
Enlistment status	Volunteer
Unit name	New Zealand Expeditionary Force, Main Body, New Zealand Field Engineers
Embarkation details	Unit embarked from Wellington on board Maunganui on 16 October 1914
Medals	Military Cross 'For continuous excellent service in Gallipoli and France, frequently under heavy fire, especially at the Somme, in laying and maintenance of Divisional Signal Lines. He has on separate occasions had his pince nez broken on his nose by a bullet, been wounded in the neck and twice been blown off his feet by a shell explosion but has not left duty on any occasion. Was recommended for his special services at the Somme for Immediate Reward. His service since that date has been excellent.' Source: London Gazette Date: 4 June 1917
Miscellaneous details	Nominal Roll Vol. 1: Field Engineers/Main Body