'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He superintended the unloading of twelve wagon loads of ammunition at the battery position, under a very heavy enemy barrage fire which was suddenly put down on the locality. It was due to his prompt judgement and skilful handling of the situation that the work was accomplished without casualties. His energy, coolness and disregard of danger were remarkable, and averted what might have been a disaster.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 2 November 1918

Regimental number	2/2339
Address	52 London Street, Dunedin
Marital status	Single
Next of kin	Father, Andrew Todd, 52 London Street, Dunedin
Rank on embarkation	2nd Lieutenant
Enlistment status	Volunteer
Unit name	New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 8th Reinforcements, New Zealand Field Artillery
Embarkation details	Unit embarked from Wellington on board Willochra on 13 November 1915
Medals	Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He superintended the unloading of twelve wagon loads of ammunition at the battery position, under a very heavy enemy barrage fire which was suddenly put down on the locality. It was due to his prompt judgement and skilful handling of the situation that the work was accomplished without casualties. His energy, coolness and disregard of danger were remarkable, and averted what might have been a disaster.' Source: London Gazette Date: 2 November 1918
Miscellaneous details	Nominal Roll Vol. 1: Field Artillery/Eighth