'In action before Ruyaulcourt south east of Bapaume, on 4th September 1918, and subsequent days. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He worked continuously as a stretcher bearer for 48 hours over a heavily shelled track and maintained a regular service in spite of the fact that the squad of which he was in charge was thrice disorganised by casualties. He completed his last carry after he himself had been wounded.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 11 February 1919

Regimental number	3/1686
Occupation	Miner
Next of kin	Mother, Mrs R Bradshaw, Gore Street, Bluff
Rank on embarkation	Private
Unit name	New Zealand Expeditionary Force, New Zealand Rifle Brigade, No 2 Field Ambulance
Embarkation details	Unit embarked from Wellington on 5 February 1916
Final rank	Private
Final unit	No.3 Field Ambulance, New Zealand Medical Corps
Medals	Military Medal 'In action before Ruyaulcourt south east of Bapaume, on 4th September 1918, and subsequent days. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He worked continuously as a stretcher bearer for 48 hours over a heavily shelled track and maintained a regular service in spite of the fact that the squad of which he was in charge was thrice disorganised by casualties. He completed his last carry after he himself had been wounded.' Source: London Gazette Date: 11 February 1919
Sources	Nominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 24, p. 34