'For gallantry and devotion to duty. Near Gravenstafel on the 4th October, he showed great skill and initiative in handling a Lewis gun, particularly his skilful use of his gun greatly assisted the Company on his left in capturing their final objective. Later during consolidation he dislodged a party of enemy snipers who were giving a lot of trouble. He displayed great determination and devotion to duty throughout.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 17 December 1917

Regimental number	15811
Place of birth	Australia
Occupation	Driver
Next of kin	Father, J M Verran, Waipawa
Rank on embarkation	Private
Unit name	New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 15th Reinforcements (2nd Draft), Wellington Infantry Battalion, B Company
Embarkation details	Unit embarked from Wellington on 29 July 1916
Medals	Military Medal 'For gallantry and devotion to duty. Near Gravenstafel on the 4th October, he showed great skill and initiative in handling a Lewis gun, particularly his skilful use of his gun greatly assisted the Company on his left in capturing their final objective. Later during consolidation he dislodged a party of enemy snipers who were giving a lot of trouble. He displayed great determination and devotion to duty throughout.' Source: London Gazette Date: 17 December 1917
Sources	Nominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 37, p. 23