'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in the advance east of Cambrai from 30th October to 11th November, 1918. In temporary command of a company, he organised it into several patrols, and continually kept in touch with the enemy, sending back a valuable supply of information to the G.O.C. the brigade to which he was attached. He personally supervised the establishment of forward posts, which at the time were subjected to severe machine gun fire. He invariably displayed exceptionally bold and able leadership.'
Source: 'London Gazette'
Date: 10 December 1919