'Operations Messines - 7th June 1917, and Operations La Basse Ville sector 3rd/4th August 1917. On the 7th June during the attack on Messines when his Platoon Commander had been wounded, this non-commissioned officer reorganised his men under very heavy shellfire, and gallantly led then forward to attack. Later, when consolidating a captured position, he set a splendid example to his men by his coolness and untiring devotion to duty. Again on the night of the 3rd/4th August 1917, in the La Basse Ville sector, when in command of a detachment of 20 men, acting as a covering patrol to a wiring party, he sucessfullly led his men through an intense enemy barrage and patrolled the front for a period of four hours again showing remarkable coolness and courage in an exposed and exceedingly dangerous position.'
Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette', 28 December 1917.

'Operations Gravenstafel - 29th September and 1st October to 5th october 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. Near Aviatak Farm on the night of the 29th/30th September 1917, he, with splendid courage and fine coolness, under heavy enemy shelling, established himself in a good position on the slope of the hill. He was regardless of personal safety and the courageous example displayed by him was a marked factor in maintaining the coolness and steadiness of the Platoon of which he had Command. His handling of the platoon was exceptionally good and his fine bearing and personal influence was instrumental in avoiding casualties.'
Source: 'London Gazette'
Date: 17 December 1917