'For conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty. During the attack near Gravenstafel on 4th Oct. 1917, he displayed gallant conduct and bravery, as a Company Stretcher bearer. Although wounded under the eye, early in the action he continued to attend wounded, under dangerous and difficult conditions, thereby setting a sterling example of determination and gallant conduct to his comrades.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 17 December 1917

Regimental number	38121
Occupation	Fencer
Next of kin	Mother, Mrs Elizabeth Clark, Papatoetoe
Rank on embarkation	Rifleman
Unit name	New Zealand Expeditionary Force, New Zealand Rifle Brigade Reinforcements, H Company
Embarkation details	Unit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT Waitemata on 19 January 1917
Medals	Military Medal 'For conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty. During the attack near Gravenstafel on 4th Oct. 1917, he displayed gallant conduct and bravery, as a Company Stretcher bearer. Although wounded under the eye, early in the action he continued to attend wounded, under dangerous and difficult conditions, thereby setting a sterling example of determination and gallant conduct to his comrades.' Source: London Gazette Date: 17 December 1917
Sources	Nominal Roll Vol. 3: Roll 52, p. 32