'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. On the 23rd October 1918, in the operations near Salesches, Private Stuart was No 1 of a Lewis gun. An enemy machine gun opened fire from a farm at close quarters, and Private Stuart dashed forward with his gun to a position from which he could fire. He was wounded in the act, but he brought his gun into action and silenced the enemy, and later refused to leave until he was ordered to the regimental aid post by his Officer. His gallant act saved many casualties and his example of fortitude was an inspiration to everyone who saw him.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 17 June 1919

Regimental number	69144
Occupation	Chauffeur
Next of kin	Wife, Mrs Stuart, c/o Mrs C Jopson, Wedderburn, Otago
Rank on embarkation	Private
Unit name	New Zealand Expeditionary Force. 34th Reinforcements, Auckland Infantry Regiment, A Company
Embarkation details	Unit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 100 Ulimaroa on 8 February 1918
Final rank	Private
Final unit	2nd Battalion, Otago Infantry Regiment
Medals	Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. On the 23rd October 1918, in the operations near Salesches, Private Stuart was No 1 of a Lewis gun. An enemy machine gun opened fire from a farm at close quarters, and Private Stuart dashed forward with his gun to a position from which he could fire. He was wounded in the act, but he brought his gun into action and silenced the enemy, and later refused to leave until he was ordered to the regimental aid post by his Officer. His gallant act saved many casualties and his example of fortitude was an inspiration to everyone who saw him.' Source: London Gazette Date: 17 June 1919
Sources	Nominal Rolls Vol. 4: Roll 78, p. 6