'For gallantry and consistent devotion to duty in the field during the period from 17th September to 31st December 1918 and during the previous period from 25th February to 16th September 1918. During the above periods until the commencement of the armistice this warrant officer acted as a Company Quartermaster-Sergeant which conspicuous skill and ability. Whenever the Batt. was in the line he never failed to get him rations up to his Company and to personally superintend the distribution. He was often subjected to heavy fire but always kept his carrying parties well under control and himself set a splendid example of coolness under fire. He has always shown himself possessed of a fine conception of his duties.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 3 June 1919