'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. This man is a stretcher bearer and has done splendid work under the most trying and dangerous conditions. In the local action at Rossignol Wood on July 24th 1918, he worked unceasingly for 10 hours under very heavy shell fire in the recovery of our wounded. His cheerfulness was an inspiration to all ranks. In the recent operations at Grevillers on 24th August 1918 and at Haplincourt on 2nd September 1918, he worked for hours on end in the pursuance of his duties, and was outstanding for excellent work and devotion to duty. By his fearless courage and utter disregard of danger in the face of heavy shell and machine gun fire, he was the means of saving many valuable lives. He has at all times set a splendid example to all ranks of courage and conscientious work.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 13 March 1919

Regimental number	46936
Occupation	Painter
Next of kin	Mother, Mrs M Chisholm, 3 Chapman Street, Roslyn, Dunedin
Rank on embarkation	Private
Unit name	New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 25th Reinforcements, Otago Infantry Regiment, D Company
Embarkation details	Unit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT Tofua on 26 April 1917
Final rank	Private
Final unit	2nd Battalion, Otago Infantry Regiment
Medals	Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. This man is a stretcher bearer and has done splendid work under the most trying and dangerous conditions. In the local action at Rossignol Wood on July 24th 1918, he worked unceasingly for 10 hours under very heavy shell fire in the recovery of our wounded. His cheerfulness was an inspiration to all ranks. In the recent operations at Grevillers on 24th August 1918 and at Haplincourt on 2nd September 1918, he worked for hours on end in the pursuance of his duties, and was outstanding for excellent work and devotion to duty. By his fearless courage and utter disregard of danger in the face of heavy shell and machine gun fire, he was the means of saving many valuable lives. He has at all times set a splendid example to all ranks of courage and conscientious work.' Source: London Gazette Date: 13 March 1919
Sources	Nominal Roll Vol. 3: Roll 62, p. 14