'On 5th April 1918 near Mailly Maillet, the Battery, the Observation Post, and surrounding areas were most persistently and heavily shelled from 7.30 am to 3.30 pm. Throughout this day, this N.C.O. maintained constant communication within the Battery, to Brigade Headquarters, and forward to the F.O.O., despite the continuous shelling. His efforts helped considerably to maintain fire in the enemy trenches during a critical period, and his sense of responsibility and devotion to duty were most marked. On many other occasions, this N.C.O. has distinguished himself by his coolness and determination whilst on duty with the F.O.O.'s of the Battery.'
Source: 'London Gazette'
Date: 27 June 1918

Regimental number	2/2372
Address	17 Brougham Street, Wellington
Marital status	Single
Next of kin	Mother, Mrs M Capper, 17 Brougham Street, Wellington
Rank on embarkation	Gunner
Enlistment status	Volunteer
Unit name	New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 8th Reinforcements, New Zealand Field Artillery
Embarkation details	Unit embarked from Wellington on board Willochra on 13 November 1915
Medals	Military Medal 'On 5th April 1918 near Mailly Maillet, the Battery, the Observation Post, and surrounding areas were most persistently and heavily shelled from 7.30 am to 3.30 pm. Throughout this day, this N.C.O. maintained constant communication within the Battery, to Brigade Headquarters, and forward to the F.O.O., despite the continuous shelling. His efforts helped considerably to maintain fire in the enemy trenches during a critical period, and his sense of responsibility and devotion to duty were most marked. On many other occasions, this N.C.O. has distinguished himself by his coolness and determination whilst on duty with the F.O.O.'s of the Battery.' Source: 'London Gazette' Date: 27 June 1918
Other details	War service: Egypt, Western Front Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Miscellaneous details	Nominal Roll Vol. 1: Field Artillery/Eighth