'This Rifleman since the arrival of his Battalion in France last April has always shown great devotion to duty, especially during the attack on Flers on the 15th September when as a Company Runner he worked with untiring energy, carrying messages to and from Battalion Headquarters to his Company Commander. By his work and conduct he showed an unusual devotion to duty.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 9 December 1916

Regimental number	25/248
Occupation	Farmer
Next of kin	Mother, Mrs Mary Ann White, Mangatoro, Dannevirke
Rank on embarkation	Rifleman
Unit name	New Zealand Expeditionary Force, New Zealand Rifle Brigade, 3rd Battalion, B Company
Embarkation details	Unit embarked from Wellington on 5 February 1916
Medals	Military Medal 'This Rifleman since the arrival of his Battalion in France last April has always shown great devotion to duty, especially during the attack on Flers on the 15th September when as a Company Runner he worked with untiring energy, carrying messages to and from Battalion Headquarters to his Company Commander. By his work and conduct he showed an unusual devotion to duty.' Source: London Gazette Date: 9 December 1916
Sources	Nominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 24, p. 9