'For most conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty. During the attack near Beaumont Hamel at 2 pm on 30th March 1918, this man worked continuously under heavy shell fire and machine gun fire dressing wounded and conveying them to the rear. He showed utter disregard for danger in his keenness to carry out his duty as Stretcher Bearer and his conduct was an inspiring and magnificent example to all his Comrades.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 12 June 1918

Regimental number	15825
Occupation	Farmer
Next of kin	Father, John Willis, Farmer, Hamua
Rank on embarkation	Private
Unit name	New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 15th Reinforcements (2nd Draft), Wellington Infantry Battalion, B Company
Embarkation details	Unit embarked from Wellington on 29 July 1916
Medals	Military Medal 'For most conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty. During the attack near Beaumont Hamel at 2 pm on 30th March 1918, this man worked continuously under heavy shell fire and machine gun fire dressing wounded and conveying them to the rear. He showed utter disregard for danger in his keenness to carry out his duty as Stretcher Bearer and his conduct was an inspiring and magnificent example to all his Comrades.' Source: London Gazette Date: 12 June 1918
Sources	Nominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 37, p. 23