'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. In an attack on Bon Avis Ridge on September 29th 1918, the Corporal in command of this man's Lewis gun Section became a casualty and he immediately assumed command. He handled his section with great skill and gallantry and engaged and put out of action several enemy machine-guns, killing and capturing the crews. He showed great skill and initiative and set a splendid example to the men of his section.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 14 May 1919

Regimental number	30007
Occupation	Farmer
Next of kin	Father, J Ward, Ahaura, Westland
Rank on embarkation	Private
Unit name	New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 18th Reinforcements, Otago Infantry Battalion, D Company
Embarkation details	Unit embarked from Wellington on board Willochra on 16 October 1916
Final rank	Private
Final unit	2nd Battalion, Otago Infantry Regiment
Medals	Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. In an attack on Bon Avis Ridge on September 29th 1918, the Corporal in command of this man's Lewis gun Section became a casualty and he immediately assumed command. He handled his section with great skill and gallantry and engaged and put out of action several enemy machine-guns, killing and capturing the crews. He showed great skill and initiative and set a splendid example to the men of his section.' Source: London Gazette Date: 14 May 1919
Sources	Nominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 43, p. 14