'For most conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty while the Battalion was holding the line near Kron Prinz Farm from the 14th October to the 17th October 1917. He did excellent and courageous work as a runner for Brigade Headquarters and later, rejoining his unit, did further excellent and daring work in carrying despatches and acting as the guide for the relieving unit under very severe enemy shelling. He has previously done most excellent work, especially during the operations at Gravenstafel on the 4th and 5th of October 1917.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 28 January 1918

Regimental number	26/692
Occupation	Fireman
Next of kin	Father, Mr Sullivan, 4 Wellesley Road, Napier
Rank on embarkation	Rifleman
Unit name	New Zealand Expeditionary Force, New Zealand Rifle Brigade, 4th Battalion, C Company,
Embarkation details	Unit embarked from Wellington on board Ulimaroa on 6 February 1916
Medals	Military Medal 'For most conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty while the Battalion was holding the line near Kron Prinz Farm from the 14th October to the 17th October 1917. He did excellent and courageous work as a runner for Brigade Headquarters and later, rejoining his unit, did further excellent and daring work in carrying despatches and acting as the guide for the relieving unit under very severe enemy shelling. He has previously done most excellent work, especially during the operations at Gravenstafel on the 4th and 5th of October 1917.' Source: London Gazette Date: 28 January 1918
Sources	Nominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 24, p. 28