'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during the operations about HAPLINCOURT on the 2nd September, 1918. The battalion of the left failed to reach its objective, with the result that thel eft flank of the company to which he belonged remained 'in the air'. On reaching the first objective the platoon commander had been wounded, and he was left in command of his platoon, isolated on both flanks. He immediately rushed the cross-roads, taking over fifty prisoners and several machine guns. He then discovered that the enemy was strongly entrenched behind him and the flanking battalion. Reorganizing his platoon he maintained his position until reinforcements came up and restored the situation. During the whole of the operations he displayed coolness and courage which were an inspiration to all ranks under his command.'
Source: 'London Gazette'
Date: 14 January 1919

Regimental number	27432
Date of birth	27 December 1892
Place of birth	Naseby
Occupation	Law clerk
Next of kin	Father, John Brown, Peninsula, Kyeburn Diggings, Otago Central
Enlistment date	1 June 1916
Rank on embarkation	Private
Enlistment status	Volunteer
Unit name	New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 17th Reinforcements, Otago Infantry Battalion, D Company
Embarkation details	Unit embarked from Wellington on board Pakeha on 23 September 1916
Final rank	Sergeant
Final unit	2nd Battalion, Otago Infantry Regiment
Medals	Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during the operations about HAPLINCOURT on the 2nd September, 1918. The battalion of the left failed to reach its objective, with the result that thel eft flank of the company to which he belonged remained 'in the air'. On reaching the first objective the platoon commander had been wounded, and he was left in command of his platoon, isolated on both flanks. He immediately rushed the cross-roads, taking over fifty prisoners and several machine guns. He then discovered that the enemy was strongly entrenched behind him and the flanking battalion. Reorganizing his platoon he maintained his position until reinforcements came up and restored the situation. During the whole of the operations he displayed coolness and courage which were an inspiration to all ranks under his command.' Source: 'London Gazette' Date: 14 January 1919
Discharge date	22 June 1919
Other details	War service: Western Front Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death	12 April 1970 Hinds
Age at death	77
Sources	Nominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 41, p. 15