'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in the field. During the attack at Le Quesnoy on the 4th November 1918, the advance of this platoon was held up by an enemy machine-gun post. This NCO immediately rushed the post alone, put the gun out of action and captured the crew. His prompt section undoubtedly saved the many lives, and he set a splendid example to his men, nearly all of who had not been in action before. Throughout the operation he behaved with skill and daring, and handled his section in splendid style.'
Source: 'London Gazette'
Date: 17 June 1919

Regimental number	11840
Occupation	Labourer
Next of kin	Cousin, Castles, Ormondville
Rank on embarkation	Private
Unit name	New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 12th Reinforcements (1st Draft), Wellington Infantry Battalion, B Company
Embarkation details	Unit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 51 Ulimaroa on 1 May 1916
Final rank	Sergeant
Final unit	1st Battalion, Wellington Infantry Regiment
Medals	Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in the field. During the attack at Le Quesnoy on the 4th November 1918, the advance of this platoon was held up by an enemy machine-gun post. This NCO immediately rushed the post alone, put the gun out of action and captured the crew. His prompt section undoubtedly saved the many lives, and he set a splendid example to his men, nearly all of who had not been in action before. Throughout the operation he behaved with skill and daring, and handled his section in splendid style.' Source: 'London Gazette' Date: 17 June 1919
Sources	Nominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 30, p. 6