'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty at Briastre on October 11th/12th, 1918. His company commander being early wounded, he took charge of the company, and by resolute leading pushed on across the river and established and maintained a position near the objective under heavy artillery and machine gun fire. The following day he gained and consolidated his objective and reorganised his company. Throughout these operations he displayed marked gallantry and skill.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 15 February 1919

Regimental number	10/926
Occupation	Farmer
Next of kin	Father, J Crawford, Mahora North, Hastings
Rank on embarkation	2nd Lieutenant
Unit name	New Zealand Expeditionary Force. 34th Reinforcements, Wellington Infantry Regiment, B Company
Embarkation details	Unit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 100 Ulimaroa on 8 February 1918
Final rank	2nd Lieutenant
Final unit	1st Battalion, Wellington Infantry Regiment
Medals	Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty at Briastre on October 11th/12th, 1918. His company commander being early wounded, he took charge of the company, and by resolute leading pushed on across the river and established and maintained a position near the objective under heavy artillery and machine gun fire. The following day he gained and consolidated his objective and reorganised his company. Throughout these operations he displayed marked gallantry and skill.' Source: London Gazette Date: 15 February 1919
Sources	Nominal Rolls Vol. 4: Roll 78, p. 6