'For gallantry east of Ploegsteert Wood on 14th June 1917. He did valuable patrolling work in the early morning. Coming in contact with an enemy party, he very skillfully led his Section and, effecting a surprise attack, caused the enemy to retire. He then established a line of Snipers Posts and succeeded during the day in sniping about 12 of the enemy in front of La Basse Ville. His work generally has been of a very high order.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 16 August 1917

Regimental number	26/227
Occupation	Labourer
Next of kin	Nephew, R Wilson, 394 St Asaph Street, Christchurch
Rank on embarkation	Rifleman
Unit name	New Zealand Expeditionary Force, New Zealand Rifle Brigade, 4th Battalion, C Company,
Embarkation details	Unit embarked from Wellington on board Ulimaroa on 6 February 1916
Medals	Military Medal 'For gallantry east of Ploegsteert Wood on 14th June 1917. He did valuable patrolling work in the early morning. Coming in contact with an enemy party, he very skillfully led his Section and, effecting a surprise attack, caused the enemy to retire. He then established a line of Snipers Posts and succeeded during the day in sniping about 12 of the enemy in front of La Basse Ville. His work generally has been of a very high order.' Source: London Gazette Date: 16 August 1917
Sources	Nominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 24, p. 28