'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty while in charge of a Lewis gun section in an advanced post. Noticing a movement in front he immediately jumped over the top and ran to the wire, where he found an enemy officer with ten men behind him. He shot the officer with his revolver, and caused the rest to bolt under Lewis gun fire. This NCO 's dash and gallantry on this and many other occasions had a most inspiring effect on all ranks.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 3 September 1918

Regimental number	12294
Occupation	Carpenter
Next of kin	Mother, Mrs W Toms, 133 North Street Timaru
Rank on embarkation	Rifleman
Unit name	New Zealand Expeditionary Force, New Zealand Rifle Brigade, 3rd Reinforcements to 3rd Battalion, G Company
Embarkation details	Unit embarked from Wellington on 6 May 1916
Medals	Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty while in charge of a Lewis gun section in an advanced post. Noticing a movement in front he immediately jumped over the top and ran to the wire, where he found an enemy officer with ten men behind him. He shot the officer with his revolver, and caused the rest to bolt under Lewis gun fire. This NCO 's dash and gallantry on this and many other occasions had a most inspiring effect on all ranks.' Source: London Gazette Date: 3 September 1918
Sources	Nominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 31, p. 22