'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He and four others attacked a strong enemy party who were holding the cellar of a building and, although greatly outnumbered, they killed twenty and drove the remainder from their position. He showed the greatest promptitude in taking command of the party after the Sergeant in charge had been wounded, and displayed great gallantry, only he and another man of his party being left unwounded.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 16 August 1917

Regimental number	26/1554
Occupation	Labourer
Next of kin	Friend, G A Gregory, Te Rangi, Mercer
Rank on embarkation	Corporal
Unit name	New Zealand Expeditionary Force, New Zealand Rifle Brigade, Details to make up shortages in 4th Battalion, H Company
Embarkation details	Unit embarked from Wellington on 1 April 1916
Medals	Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He and four others attacked a strong enemy party who were holding the cellar of a building and, although greatly outnumbered, they killed twenty and drove the remainder from their position. He showed the greatest promptitude in taking command of the party after the Sergeant in charge had been wounded, and displayed great gallantry, only he and another man of his party being left unwounded.' Source: London Gazette Date: 16 August 1917
Sources	Nominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 27, p. 14