'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During the period under review [France, September-November 1918] both in the line and out, the gallantry, ability, and initiative of this warrant officer have been a fine example to themen and a great support and assistance to his company commander, to whom, on oneoccasion particularly, he gave the gretest help in collecting stragglers and reorganizing the company, under heavy fire, for a further stage of the attack.'
Source: 'London Gazette'
Date: 3 June 1918

Regimental number	10/3199
Date of birth	22 December 1887
Place of birth	Kati Kati
Address	c/o Mrs Moreland, Cameron Road, Napier
Marital status	Single
Next of kin	Mother, Mrs Mary Ann Boyd, 21 Wynyard Road, Mount Eden, Auckland
Rank on embarkation	Private
Enlistment status	Volunteer
Unit name	New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 8th Reinforcements, Wellington Infantry Battalion
Embarkation details	Unit embarked from Wellington on board Willochra on 13 November 1915
Final rank	Sergeant Major
Final unit	2nd Battalion, Wellington Infantry Regiment
Medals	Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During the period under review [France, September-November 1918] both in the line and out, the gallantry, ability, and initiative of this warrant officer have been a fine example to themen and a great support and assistance to his company commander, to whom, on oneoccasion particularly, he gave the gretest help in collecting stragglers and reorganizing the company, under heavy fire, for a further stage of the attack.' Source: 'London Gazette' Date: 3 June 1918
Other details	War service: Egypt, Western Front Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Miscellaneous details	Nominal Roll Vol. 1: Wellington Infantry Batln/Eighth
Date of death	22 August 1956 Auckland
Age at death	68