'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. At Colincamps on the Ancre on the morning of 2nd May 1918, an enemy raiding party in superior force attempted to cut off an advanced post facing the North West exits from La Signy Farm. A forward bombing post in danger of being overwhelmed was withdrawn by orders of the platoon commander and placed with the Section commanded by Lance Corporal Willets, to whom orders were given to hold out at all costs. The enemy came on with great determination, but Lance Corporal Willets, though soon badly wounded, carried on with great coolness and skill. He showed great gallantry, determination and good leadership, and his section was so inspired to fine work that the enemy nowhere got within 15 yards of him. The successful repulse of the raiders was to a large extent due to the L/Cpl's tenacity in spite of his wounds, for the platoon commander's attention had to be directed to the sheering on of the flanking sections which were at the same time being heavily engaged.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 13 September 1918