'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During the attack on Passchendaele Ridge on 12th October 1917, when his Officers had become casualties, this NCO took charge of the Company and organised the consolidation under exceptional heavy machine gun and rifle fire. He displayed great gallantry and skill in the execution of this duty, and set a splendid example to his men. His work throughout was of the highest order.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 28 January 1918

Regimental number	18924
Occupation	Cadet
Next of kin	Father, W Allan, Farmer, Bainham
Rank on embarkation	Sergeant
Unit name	New Zealand Expeditionary Force, New Zealand Rifle Brigade, 6th Reinforcements to 4th Battalion, H Company
Embarkation details	Unit embarked from Wellington on board Ulimaroa on 29 July 1916
Medals	Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During the attack on Passchendaele Ridge on 12th October 1917, when his Officers had become casualties, this NCO took charge of the Company and organised the consolidation under exceptional heavy machine gun and rifle fire. He displayed great gallantry and skill in the execution of this duty, and set a splendid example to his men. His work throughout was of the highest order.' Source: London Gazette Date: 28 January 1918
Sources	Nominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 37, p. 34