'For conspicuous gallantry. This NCO was a Section Commander when his Company began an attack on 31st July on La Basse Ville. He took command on his Platoon Commander and Sergeant becoming casualties. By his leadership and personal bravery, he led his Platoon to its objective to the north of the Village where it consolidated its position. In the counter attack, which the enemy made, this NCO commanded the Platoon with rare courage and conscientious ability.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 28 September 1917

Regimental number	23/1918
Occupation	Clerk
Next of kin	Sister, Mrs W Emerson, Taihape
Rank on embarkation	Sergeant
Unit name	New Zealand Expeditionary Force, New Zealand Rifle Brigade, 4th Reinforcements to 1st and 2nd Battalions, E Company
Embarkation details	Unit embarked from Wellington on 4 March 1916
	E Company left New Zealand on board two ships, HMNZT 47 Willochra and HMNZT 48 'Tofua'. It is not possible from the Nominal Roll to determine on which ship an individual embarked.
Medals	Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry. This NCO was a Section Commander when his Company began an attack on 31st July on La Basse Ville. He took command on his Platoon Commander and Sergeant becoming casualties. By his leadership and personal bravery, he led his Platoon to its objective to the north of the Village where it consolidated its position. In the counter attack, which the enemy made, this NCO commanded the Platoon with rare courage and conscientious ability.' Source: London Gazette Date: 28 September 1917
Sources	Nominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 26, p. 27