'On the night 28th/29th September, during the attack of the 1st New Zealand Infantry Brigade, this Sapper was working with the cable detachment laying the line between Division and Brigade. It was entirely due to his efforts that an old German cable head was located failing which, communication would not have been established. His search for the cable head lasted 4 hours, during which time he was subjected to heavy artillery fire. On the 8th October, whilst laying a line from the 3rd N.Z. Rifle Brigade Headquarters forward, the cable waggon with which he was working came under direct observation from the enemy and the detachment was heavily shelled, resulting in 2 men being wounded. Sapper Weir, under fire attended these men and assisted in carrying them to the Dressing Station, afterwards returning to his work. During the succeeding night and early morning he was constantly called out to repair this line under heavy fire and it is due to his untiring efforts that communication was maintained. This man has at all times shown an utter disregard to personal safety, thereby setting a splendid example to others. His work has been of the highest standard during the recent fighting.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 20 August 1919