'For gallantry and devotion to duty. Near Gravenstafel on 4th October, when acting Sergt Major during the attack, he rendered invaluable assistance to his Company Commander in collecting platoons which had lost directions and became detached during the advance to the 2nd assembly position. This necessitated going through a heavy machine gun barrage. Throughout the battle he displayed great coolness and initiative.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 17 December 1917

Regimental number	10/3468
Occupation	Boilermaker
Next of kin	Father, Alexander Angus, 16 Westminster Street Christchurch
Rank on embarkation	Private
Unit name	New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 9th Reinforcements, Wellington Infantry Battalion, B Company
Embarkation details	Unit embarked from Wellington on board SS Maunganui on 8 January 1916
Medals	Military Medal 'For gallantry and devotion to duty. Near Gravenstafel on 4th October, when acting Sergt Major during the attack, he rendered invaluable assistance to his Company Commander in collecting platoons which had lost directions and became detached during the advance to the 2nd assembly position. This necessitated going through a heavy machine gun barrage. Throughout the battle he displayed great coolness and initiative.' Source: London Gazette Date: 17 December 1917
Sources	Nominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 21, p. 19