'Sir D Haig's despatch dated 8th November, 1918, submitting names deserving of special mention.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 31 December 1918

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during operations east of Ypres on October 4th 1917. This Officer was in command of a Company and throughout the operations acted with great gallantry. He personally guided his Company through a heavy barrage to its objective and although wounded carried on until the objective was won and consolidated. Throughout 31/2 years of service he has on numerous occasions proved himself to be a courageous and capable Officer. He has always inspired confidence of his men, by his cheerfulness and disregard for danger under difficult and trying conditions.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 3 June 1918

Regimental number	6/2001
Address	Cadogan Sefton Road, Timaru
Marital status	Single
Next of kin	Father, John Goodrick Shreddin Tonkin, Zetland Hotel Christchurch
Rank on embarkation	2nd Lieutenant
Enlistment status	Volunteer
Unit name	New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 4th Reinforcements, Canterbury Infantry Battalion
Embarkation details	Unit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 21 Willochra on 17 April 1915
Final rank	Captain (Temporary Major)
Final unit	Canterbury Regiment
Medals	Croix de Guerre (France) 'For distinguished services rendered during the course of the campaign.' Source: London Gazette Date: 15 December 1919 Mentioned in Despatches 'Sir D Haig's despatch dated 8th November, 1918, submitting names deserving of special mention.' Source: London Gazette Date: 31 December 1918 Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during operations east of Ypres on October 4th 1917. This Officer was in command of a Company and throughout the operations acted with great gallantry. He personally guided his Company through a heavy barrage to its objective and although wounded carried on until the objective was won and consolidated. Throughout 31/2 years of service he has on numerous occasions proved himself to be a courageous and capable Officer. He has always inspired confidence of his men, by his cheerfulness and disregard for danger under difficult and trying conditions.' Source: London Gazette Date: 3 June 1918
Miscellaneous details	Nominal Roll Vol. 1: Canterbury Infantry Batln/Fourth