'Operations: British front, opposite Beaumont Hamel, 26th March 1918 and subsequent days. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During these operations this man was employed as a Battalion runner. On 26th and 27th March and again on 5th April he was repeatedly given important messages to Company Commanders. These he invariably delivered promptly, in spite of very heavy shelling and machine gun fire. His coolness under heavy fire was splendid, and at all times he was most cheerful and willing. His example to all with whom he came in contact was very marked.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 16 July 1918

Regimental number	40258
Occupation	Labourer
Next of kin	Mother, Mrs Catherine Tod, Doyleston, Canterbury
Rank on embarkation	Private
Unit name	New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 23rd Reinforcements, Canterbury Infantry Regiment, C Company
Embarkation details	Unit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT Corinthic on 2 April 1917
Medals	Military Medal 'Operations: British front, opposite Beaumont Hamel, 26th March 1918 and subsequent days. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During these operations this man was employed as a Battalion runner. On 26th and 27th March and again on 5th April he was repeatedly given important messages to Company Commanders. These he invariably delivered promptly, in spite of very heavy shelling and machine gun fire. His coolness under heavy fire was splendid, and at all times he was most cheerful and willing. His example to all with whom he came in contact was very marked.' Source: London Gazette Date: 16 July 1918
Sources	Nominal Roll Vol. 3: Roll 57, p. 12