'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty on 23rd October, 1918. Very early in the attack he assumed command of his company, all the other officers having become casualties. He led his company forward in face of heavy shell and machine gun fire with great boldness and skill. When troops on his right were held up, he rushed the river and led his men to the other side, thus enabling the troops on his right to push forward. On reaching the objective he quickly reorganised his company under heavy fire. His behaviour was a very fine example to all ranks.'
Source: 'London Gazette'
Date: 30 July 1919

Regimental number	6/2820
Address	45 Durham Street, Sydenham, Christchurch
Marital status	Single
Next of kin	Father, Henry Burt, 45 Durham Street, Sydenham, Christchurch
Rank on embarkation	Quartermaster Sergeant
Enlistment status	Volunteer
Unit name	New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 6th Reinforcements, Canterbury Infantry Battalion
Embarkation details	Unit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 27 Willochra on 14 August 1915
Final rank	2nd Lieutenant
Final unit	1st Battalion, Canterbury Infantry Regiment
Medals	Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty on 23rd October, 1918. Very early in the attack he assumed command of his company, all the other officers having become casualties. He led his company forward in face of heavy shell and machine gun fire with great boldness and skill. When troops on his right were held up, he rushed the river and led his men to the other side, thus enabling the troops on his right to push forward. On reaching the objective he quickly reorganised his company under heavy fire. His behaviour was a very fine example to all ranks.' Source: 'London Gazette' Date: 30 July 1919
Other details	Medals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Miscellaneous details	Nominal Roll Vol. 1: Canterbury Infantry Batln/Sixth