'At Ypres from the 17th to the 23rd October 1917 this NCO displayed the very greatest bravery devotion to duty and good leadership. His platoon Commander having been wounded on the 17th October, he took charge of the Platoon throughout this period and led it with the most conspicuous ability, often in the face of heavy shell fire and under weather circumstances of the utmost difficulty. On the 23rd October his Company Commander and the whole of Company H.Q. were killed by one shell and this NCO at once rushed in, and at great personal danger, endeavoured to effect a rescue. When his efforts proved useless he took charge, not only of his own platoon, but also of another whose officer had been killed with the Company Commander, and successfully carried out a difficult and dangerous relief. His personal courage and splendid leadership were a magnificent example to his men.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 28 January 1918

'For distinguished services rendered during the course of the campaign.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 12 July 1918