'For great gallantry and devotion to duty from September 15th to September 1916, at Thistle Alley aid post he repeatedly led hid bearer squad through heavy shellfire thus setting a fine example of courage and coolness under fire to the other men.'
Source: 'London Gazette'
Date: 9 December 1916

'For great gallantry and fine leadership, Near Gravenstafel on the 4th October shortly after the begining of the action, he had to assume command of his platoon owing to his Officer and platoon Sergeant being casualtied. He displayed brilliant courage and coolness, and his leadership was of the highest standard. In the establishment of a line on our exposed flank, he acted with great courage, and at a critical moment successfully railed his men when they hestitated under extremely heavy M.G. fire. His courage, determination and leadership cannot be too highly praised.'
Source: 'London Gazette'
Date: 17 December 1917

Regimental number	3/85
Date of birth	1 January 1894
Place of birth	Otaki
Religion	Church of England
Occupation	Bank clerk
Address	Hawera, Taranaki
Marital status	Single
Age at embarkation	20.8
Height	5' 9"
Weight	146 lbs
Next of kin	W G Carruthers, Hunterville
Previous military service	Served in Wellington College Cadets; Senior Cadets; 11th Regiment, Territorial Force; serving in New Zealand Medical Corps at time of NZEF enlistment.
Enlistment date	11 August 1914
Place of enlistment	Wellington
Rank on embarkation	Private
Enlistment status	Volunteer
Unit name	New Zealand Expeditionary Force, Main Body, Ambulance
Embarkation details	Unit embarked from Wellington on board Star of India on 16 October 1914
Final rank	2nd Lieutenant
Final unit	2nd Battalion, Wellington Infantry Regiment
Fate	Killed in Action 29 September 1918
Age at death from cemetery records	24
Place of burial	Fifteen Ravine British Cemetery (Plot VI, Row C, Grave No 5), Villers-Plouich, Nord, France
Miscellaneous information from cemetery records	Parents: William George and Amelia Carruthers, Hunterville
Medals	Military Medal 'For great gallantry and devotion to duty from September 15th to September 1916, at Thistle Alley aid post he repeatedly led hid bearer squad through heavy shellfire thus setting a fine example of courage and coolness under fire to the other men.' Source: 'London Gazette' Date: 9 December 1916 Bar to Military Medal 'For great gallantry and fine leadership, Near Gravenstafel on the 4th October shortly after the begining of the action, he had to assume command of his platoon owing to his Officer and platoon Sergeant being casualtied. He displayed brilliant courage and coolness, and his leadership was of the highest standard. In the establishment of a line on our exposed flank, he acted with great courage, and at a critical moment successfully railed his men when they hestitated under extremely heavy M.G. fire. His courage, determination and leadership cannot be too highly praised.' Source: 'London Gazette' Date: 17 December 1917
Other details	War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Military Medal & Bar, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Miscellaneous details	Nominal Roll Vol. 1: Ambulance/Main Body
Sources	Archives New Zealand (Wellington), Agency AABK, Series 18805, File 7879709