'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during the operations from 24th August to 1st September 1918 at Loupart Wood, Bapaume and Bancourt. This NCO throughout these operations displayed marked courage and ability in leading his section. In particular, on 30th August 1918, when his platoon commander became a casualty he immediately took command and with great coolness he reorganised his platoon and personally superintended the consolidation of the position.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 24 January 1919

Regimental number	10/3230
Address	c/o Mrs I Coffey, Jackson Street, Petone
Marital status	Single
Next of kin	Father, R Crutchley, Kilkeel, County Down, Ireland
Rank on embarkation	Private
Enlistment status	Volunteer
Unit name	New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 8th Reinforcements, Wellington Infantry Battalion
Embarkation details	Unit embarked from Wellington on board Willochra on 13 November 1915
Final rank	Corporal
Final unit	1st Battalion, Wellington Infantry Regiment
Medals	Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during the operations from 24th August to 1st September 1918 at Loupart Wood, Bapaume and Bancourt. This NCO throughout these operations displayed marked courage and ability in leading his section. In particular, on 30th August 1918, when his platoon commander became a casualty he immediately took command and with great coolness he reorganised his platoon and personally superintended the consolidation of the position.' Source: London Gazette Date: 24 January 1919
Miscellaneous details	Nominal Roll Vol. 1: Wellington Infantry Batln/Eighth