'Operations Messines ? 7th to 12th June 1917, and Operations opposite Warneton 14th to 19th June 1917. For gallantry and devotion to duty. As Adjutant of his Battalion this Officer displayed the greatest courage and devotion to duty under heavy shell fire throughout the above period. He was continually moving about among his men encouraging them and setting them a great example of gallantry and coolness. He was of the greatest help to his Commanding Officer at the Battalion Headquarters, which was established in a shell hole, and all work had to be done under heavy shell fire, but in spite of it the Brigade was always kept constantly informed of the progress of events.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 28 December 1917

'For conspicuous and meritorious conduct as Adjutant of the 1st Battalion Otago Regiment during the time the Battalion has been in France, viz from 13th April to date. Lieut Tracey has at all times and particularly when the unit has been in action, carried out his duties punctiliously and successfully with a total disregard of personal danger, and in action his work as regards situation and other reports has been most useful. His work in this respect has been of great assistance to me as his O.C., and I would submit his name as that of an officer well deserving reward.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 1 January 1917

Regimental number	8/496
Date of birth	3 December 1890
Place of birth	Southbridge, Canterbury
Religion	Roman Catholic
Occupation	Clerk
Address	20 McMaster Street, Invercargill
Marital status	Single
Age at embarkation	23
Height	5' 6"
Weight	152 lbs
Next of kin	Mother, Mrs Jane Tracy, 19 McBride Street, South Dunedin
Previous military service	8th (Southland) Regiment, Territorial Force (1 March 1911 - 18 August 1914).
Enlistment date	19 August 1914
Place of enlistment	Invercargill
Rank on embarkation	2nd Lieutenant
Enlistment status	Volunteer
Unit name	New Zealand Expeditionary Force, Main Body, Otago Infantry Battalion
Embarkation details	Unit embarked from Wellington on 16 October 1914
	Members of the Otago Infantry Battalion, Main Body, left Wellington on 16 October 1914 on two ships, HMNZT 9 'Hawke's Bay' and HMNZT 5 'Ruapehu'. From the Nominal Roll it is not possible to determine on which ship an individual embarked.
Final rank	Captain
Final unit	1st Battalion, Otago Infantry Regiment
Fate	Commenced return to New Zealand
Medals	Mentioned in Despatches 'Operations Messines ? 7th to 12th June 1917, and Operations opposite Warneton 14th to 19th June 1917. For gallantry and devotion to duty. As Adjutant of his Battalion this Officer displayed the greatest courage and devotion to duty under heavy shell fire throughout the above period. He was continually moving about among his men encouraging them and setting them a great example of gallantry and coolness. He was of the greatest help to his Commanding Officer at the Battalion Headquarters, which was established in a shell hole, and all work had to be done under heavy shell fire, but in spite of it the Brigade was always kept constantly informed of the progress of events.' Source: London Gazette Date: 28 December 1917 Military Cross 'For conspicuous and meritorious conduct as Adjutant of the 1st Battalion Otago Regiment during the time the Battalion has been in France, viz from 13th April to date. Lieut Tracey has at all times and particularly when the unit has been in action, carried out his duties punctiliously and successfully with a total disregard of personal danger, and in action his work as regards situation and other reports has been most useful. His work in this respect has been of great assistance to me as his O.C., and I would submit his name as that of an officer well deserving reward.' Source: London Gazette Date: 1 January 1917
Discharge date	22 June 1919
Other details	War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front, Mesopotamia, Persia Attached to Dunsterforce 1918. Medals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death	31 May 1963
Age at death	72
Sources	Nominal Roll Vol. 1: Otago Infantry Batln/Main Body