'Conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during operations in front of Crevecouer on 8th October 1918. Corporal Cross led his section round the flank of an enemy trench where two strong enemy machine gun posts were holding up the advance of his Platoon, and by good tactful handling and daring he cleaned up the trench and captured the machine guns with 20 prisoners. Besides this a number of the enemy were killed by rifle fire and bombs by his section. Throughout the advance this NCO displayed great courage and initiative under heavy fire.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 14 May 1919

Regimental number	39767
Occupation	Driver
Next of kin	Mother, Mrs Annie Cross, Homebush, Masterton
Rank on embarkation	Rifleman
Unit name	New Zealand Expeditionary Force, New Zealand Rifle Brigade Reinforcements, J Company
Embarkation details	Unit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 80 Corinthic on 2 April 1917
Final rank	Corporal
Final unit	2nd Battalion, New Zealand Rifle Brigade
Medals	Military Medal 'Conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during operations in front of Crevecouer on 8th October 1918. Corporal Cross led his section round the flank of an enemy trench where two strong enemy machine gun posts were holding up the advance of his Platoon, and by good tactful handling and daring he cleaned up the trench and captured the machine guns with 20 prisoners. Besides this a number of the enemy were killed by rifle fire and bombs by his section. Throughout the advance this NCO displayed great courage and initiative under heavy fire.' Source: London Gazette Date: 14 May 1919
Sources	Nominal Roll Vol. 3: Roll 57, p. 35