'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. On the 25th August 1918, in the attack in front of Biefvillers, Sergeant Waddel was in command of a platoon. He showed great dash and courage, and, in spite of heavy casualties, led his platoon right to its objective. On the 5th September in front of Ruyaulcourt he again led his platoon with success, capturing his objective and many prisoners. He has commanded a platoon continuously throughout recent operations, and showed a fine example to his men.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 11 February 1919

Regimental number	8/2166
Address	Bluff, Southland
Marital status	Single
Next of kin	Father, G R Waddel, Bluff, Southland
Rank on embarkation	Private
Enlistment status	Volunteer
Unit name	New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 4th Reinforcements, Otago Infantry Battalion
Embarkation details	Unit embarked from Wellington on board Willochra on 17 April 1915
Final rank	Sergeant
Final unit	1st Battalion, Otago Regiment
Medals	Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. On the 25th August 1918, in the attack in front of Biefvillers, Sergeant Waddel was in command of a platoon. He showed great dash and courage, and, in spite of heavy casualties, led his platoon right to its objective. On the 5th September in front of Ruyaulcourt he again led his platoon with success, capturing his objective and many prisoners. He has commanded a platoon continuously throughout recent operations, and showed a fine example to his men.' Source: London Gazette Date: 11 February 1919
Miscellaneous details	Nominal Roll Vol. 1: Otago Infantry Batln/Fourth