'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. The advance was held up by uncut wire and a very heavy machine-gun barrge, and all his officers became casualties. He took command of the company and, after making another gallant attempt to advance, he successfully re-organized the company, extricated them from a body of mixed troops and dug in under heavy fire. He continued in command of the company until relieved. During the whole operation in his efforts to lead, encourage, and re-organize his command he repeatedly exposed himself to the most deadly fire, and set a magnificent example of courage, cool leadership and determination.'
Source: 'London Gazette'
Date: 26 November 1917

Regimental number	8/2809
Date of birth	8 December 1893
Place of birth	Dunedin
Occupation	Farmer
Address	Milburn
Marital status	Single
Next of kin	Father, W Bunbury, 54 Black's Road, North East Valley, Dunedin
Enlistment date	8 May 1915
Rank on embarkation	Sergeant
Enlistment status	Volunteer
Unit name	New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 7th Reinforcements, Otago Infantry Battalion
Embarkation details	Unit embarked from Wellington on 10 October 1915
	The 7th Reinforcements left New Zealand on 10 October 1915 aboard three ships ('Aparima', 'Navua' and 'Warrimoo'). It is not possible from the Nominal Roll to determine on which ship an individual embarked.
Promotions	2nd Lieutenant Unit: 1st Battalion, Otago Infantry Regiment Promotion date: 30 May 1918
Medals	Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. The advance was held up by uncut wire and a very heavy machine-gun barrge, and all his officers became casualties. He took command of the company and, after making another gallant attempt to advance, he successfully re-organized the company, extricated them from a body of mixed troops and dug in under heavy fire. He continued in command of the company until relieved. During the whole operation in his efforts to lead, encourage, and re-organize his command he repeatedly exposed himself to the most deadly fire, and set a magnificent example of courage, cool leadership and determination.' Source: 'London Gazette' Date: 26 November 1917
Other details	War service: Egypt, Western Front Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal Also served in World War II: enlisted as Captain, Home Guard, 23 December 1942; posted to Reserve, 1 January 1944.
Miscellaneous details	Nominal Roll Vol. 1: Otago Infantry Batln/Seventh
Date of death	26 January 1957 Balclutha
Age at death	73