'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. On the 25th August 1918 in front of Biefvillers, Lance Corporal Swan?s Company when close to its objective, was met by heavy machine gun fire. This NCO skillfully worked his two guns rounds the flanks, and forward, and by well directed fire enabled the final rush to be made with success and comparatively few casualties. As soon as the objective had been captured he rushed his guns forward and inflicted heavy casualties on the retiring enemy. His courage and initiative had an excellent effect on the men.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 11 February 1919

Regimental number	41661
Occupation	Farmer
Next of kin	Mother, Mrs A Swan, Kaupokonui, Manaia, Taranaki
Rank on embarkation	Private
Unit name	New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 23rd Reinforcements, F Company (Unattached)
Embarkation details	Unit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT Corinthic on 2 April 1917
Final rank	Corporal
Final unit	1st Battalion, Otago Infantry Regiment
Medals	Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. On the 25th August 1918 in front of Biefvillers, Lance Corporal Swan?s Company when close to its objective, was met by heavy machine gun fire. This NCO skillfully worked his two guns rounds the flanks, and forward, and by well directed fire enabled the final rush to be made with success and comparatively few casualties. As soon as the objective had been captured he rushed his guns forward and inflicted heavy casualties on the retiring enemy. His courage and initiative had an excellent effect on the men.' Source: London Gazette Date: 11 February 1919
Sources	Nominal Roll Vol. 3: Roll 57, p. 22