'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during the attack on Passchendaele Ridge on 12th October 1917. This NCO who was in charge of a Lewis gun Section, brought his section into action rapidly when his company was held up, and was largely responsible for clearing up a difficult situation. His fine leadership greatly inspired his men.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 28 January 1916

Regimental number	24/1838
Occupation	Carpenter
Next of kin	Brother, D Taylor, Utiku
Rank on embarkation	Rifleman
Unit name	New Zealand Rifle Brigade, 1915, 3rd Reinforcements of 2nd Battalion, F Company
Embarkation details	Unit embarked from Wellington on board Tahiti on 8 January 1916
Medals	Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during the attack on Passchendaele Ridge on 12th October 1917. This NCO who was in charge of a Lewis gun Section, brought his section into action rapidly when his company was held up, and was largely responsible for clearing up a difficult situation. His fine leadership greatly inspired his men.' Source: London Gazette Date: 28 January 1916
Sources	Nominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 15, p. 10