'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during the operations at Loupart Wood, Bapaume and Bancourt from 24th August to 1st September 1918. During an attack he led his platoon with fine dash, and exhibited great courage and initiative in consolidating his position and clearing out several machine gun posts. He, throughout, set a fine example, and kept his men well together in a difficult position.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 24 January 1919

Regimental number	23908
Occupation	Farmer
Next of kin	Father, W J Wilkie, Martinborough
Rank on embarkation	Lance Corporal
Unit name	New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 13th Reinforcements, Wellington Infantry Battalion, B Company
Embarkation details	Unit embarked from Wellington on 27 May 1916
Medals	Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during the operations at Loupart Wood, Bapaume and Bancourt from 24th August to 1st September 1918. During an attack he led his platoon with fine dash, and exhibited great courage and initiative in consolidating his position and clearing out several machine gun posts. He, throughout, set a fine example, and kept his men well together in a difficult position.' Source: London Gazette Date: 24 January 1919
Sources	Nominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 33, p. 8