'For gallantry and devotion to duty during operations at Gravenstafel. This man repeatedly went out to the forward posts especially on the night of the 4th of October. By his coolness under fire and his systematic searching of shell holes he brought in many men who were lying out. He continued this work for 24 hours and then after a short rest took charge of a new squad and continued to search the shell holes. He set a fine example of endurance to his men.'
Source: 'London Gazette'
Date: 17 December 1917

Regimental number	2/838
Address	Cheltenham Terrace, Devonport, Auckland
Marital status	Single
Next of kin	W T R Anderson, Chief Engineer, SS 'Maitai', Wellington
Rank on embarkation	Gunner
Enlistment status	Volunteer
Unit name	New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 2nd Reinforcements, New Zealand Field Artillery
Embarkation details	Unit embarked from Wellington on 14 December 1914
	No 1 Field Artillery Brigade left New Zealand on board 'Willochra'; No 4 Howitzer Battery on board 'Knight of the Garter'. It is not possible from the Nominal Roll to determine on which ship an individual embarked.
Medals	Military Medal 'For gallantry and devotion to duty during operations at Gravenstafel. This man repeatedly went out to the forward posts especially on the night of the 4th of October. By his coolness under fire and his systematic searching of shell holes he brought in many men who were lying out. He continued this work for 24 hours and then after a short rest took charge of a new squad and continued to search the shell holes. He set a fine example of endurance to his men.' Source: 'London Gazette' Date: 17 December 1917
Miscellaneous details	Nominal Roll Vol. 1: Field Artillery/Second