'For conspicuous ability and resource in the establishment of a Flank Post during the attack on Passchendaele Ridge on 12th October 1917. When the advance was held up, a Post was formed on the right flank of the Brigade Sector; before this Post could be properly organised and consolidated, all the officers of the Company were killed. Sergeant Whyte proceeded to collect stragglers and improve the position, with unusual skill and resource. He showed commendable leadership throughout the whole operation and by his courage and cheerfulness set a splendid example to his men.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 28 January 1918

Regimental number	23/1502
Address	Waipawa
Marital status	Single
Next of kin	Mother, Mrs A Whyte, Lindburn, Waipawa
Rank on embarkation	Corporal
Enlistment status	Volunteer
Unit name	New Zealand Expeditionary Force, New Zealand Rifle Brigade, 1st Battalion, 2nd Reinforcements, E Company
Embarkation details	Unit embarked from Wellington on 13 November 1915
	Members of E Company left New Zealand on board two ships, HMNZT 35 'Willochra' and HMNZT 36 'Tofua'. It is not possible from the Nominal Roll to determine on which ship an individual embarked.
Medals	Military Medal 'For conspicuous ability and resource in the establishment of a Flank Post during the attack on Passchendaele Ridge on 12th October 1917. When the advance was held up, a Post was formed on the right flank of the Brigade Sector; before this Post could be properly organised and consolidated, all the officers of the Company were killed. Sergeant Whyte proceeded to collect stragglers and improve the position, with unusual skill and resource. He showed commendable leadership throughout the whole operation and by his courage and cheerfulness set a splendid example to his men.' Source: London Gazette Date: 28 January 1918
Miscellaneous details	Nominal Roll Vol. 1: E Company/2nd Rfts of 1st NZRB