'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During the operations at Bon Avis Ridge on 29th September, 1918, he was in command of a platoon and it was due to his skilful leadership and great courage that it was so successful in the attack. During the advance he engaged and captured several enemy machine-guns and numerous prisoners and despite the greatest resistance led his platoon right through to its objective where he consolidated in the most skilful manner. He showed great coolness under fire and during the whole operations he showed a splendid example of what a leader should be.'
Source: 'London Gazette'
Date: 14 May 1919

Regimental number	36557
Occupation	Fisherman
Next of kin	Mother, Mrs C Carter, Hillgrove, Otago
Rank on embarkation	Private
Unit name	New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 21st Reinforcements, Otago Infantry Battalion, D Company
Embarkation details	Unit embarked from Wellington on board Ulimaroa on 19 January 1917
Final rank	Sergeant
Final unit	2nd Battalion, Otago Infantry Regiment
Medals	Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During the operations at Bon Avis Ridge on 29th September, 1918, he was in command of a platoon and it was due to his skilful leadership and great courage that it was so successful in the attack. During the advance he engaged and captured several enemy machine-guns and numerous prisoners and despite the greatest resistance led his platoon right through to its objective where he consolidated in the most skilful manner. He showed great coolness under fire and during the whole operations he showed a splendid example of what a leader should be.' Source: 'London Gazette' Date: 14 May 1919
Sources	Nominal Roll Vol. 3: Roll 52, p. 14