'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. Private Angus is a stretcher bearer. During the operations near Salesches on the 23rd October 1918, he displayed great courage and remarkable devotion to duty. He went under heavy fire and carried wounded continually for 18 hours without ceasing. He refused to stop, even for meals, till every wounded man was in. Private Angus set a great example to others, and he was instrumental in alleviating the suffering of the wounded by his great devotion to his task.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 17 June 1919

Regimental number	46673
Occupation	Motor mechanic
Next of kin	Mother, Mrs C Angus, Argyle Street Balclutha
Rank on embarkation	Private
Unit name	New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 25th Reinforcements, Otago Infantry Regiment, D Company
Embarkation details	Unit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT Tofua on 26 April 1917
Final rank	Private
Final unit	2nd Battalion, Otago Infantry Regiment
Medals	Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. Private Angus is a stretcher bearer. During the operations near Salesches on the 23rd October 1918, he displayed great courage and remarkable devotion to duty. He went under heavy fire and carried wounded continually for 18 hours without ceasing. He refused to stop, even for meals, till every wounded man was in. Private Angus set a great example to others, and he was instrumental in alleviating the suffering of the wounded by his great devotion to his task.' Source: London Gazette Date: 17 June 1919
Sources	Nominal Roll Vol. 3: Roll 62, p. 13