'For conspicuous gallantry and initiative. During operations near Gravenstafel, on 4/5th October, 1917, when all other Platoon Commanders had become casualties, he took charge of the two front lines Platoons. Throughout the attack, he displayed the greatest coolness and resourcefulness. He organised the consolidation of the front line. When the trench was submitted to an intense bombardment, by his own personal example of bravery and fearlessness, he steadied and encouraged his men.'
Source: 'London Gazette'
Date: 28 December 1917

Regimental number	10/2546
Address	Bank of Australasia, Otaki
Marital status	Single
Next of kin	Mother, Mrs C Chamberlain, Hipango Terrace, Wanganui
Rank on embarkation	Corporal
Enlistment status	Volunteer
Unit name	New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 6th Reinforcements, Wellington Infantry Battalion
Embarkation details	Unit embarked from Wellington on board Willochra on 14 August 1915
Medals	Mention in Despatches 'For conspicuous gallantry and initiative. During operations near Gravenstafel, on 4/5th October, 1917, when all other Platoon Commanders had become casualties, he took charge of the two front lines Platoons. Throughout the attack, he displayed the greatest coolness and resourcefulness. He organised the consolidation of the front line. When the trench was submitted to an intense bombardment, by his own personal example of bravery and fearlessness, he steadied and encouraged his men.' Source: 'London Gazette' Date: 28 December 1917
Miscellaneous details	Nominal Roll Vol. 1: Wellington Infantry Batln/Sixth