'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty between September 28th and October 10th, 1918, in operations in the vicinity of l'Escault Canal, Lesdain, and Esnes. He handled his section boldly and offensively, and inflicted many casualties on the enemy. He repeatedly went forward of the infantry to make personal reconnaissance, and was the first to locate four heavy guns, which were subsequently secured by our infantry. His work throughout was of a very high order.'
Source: 'London Gazette'
Date: 15 February 1919

'On 5th November, 1918, at the Foret de Mormal, he, with his section of Vickers guns, was attached to one of the battalions in the advance. Under very heavy enemy barrage he man-handled his limbers off the road through the scrub until he reached the sound portion of the road, several hundred yards ahead. On the objective being reached he skilfully disposed his guns to cover an open flank and silenced some enemy machine guns. Throughout he displayed marked courage and ability to command.'
Source: 'London Gazette'
Date: 8 March 1919

Regimental number	6/1134
Address	Peel Street, Cobden
Marital status	Single
Next of kin	Mrs Annie Curtis, Peel Street, Greymouth
Rank on embarkation	Private
Enlistment status	Volunteer
Unit name	New Zealand Expeditionary Force, Main Body, Canterbury Infantry Battalion
Embarkation details	Unit embarked from Wellington on 16 October 1914
	The Canterbury Infantry Battalion, Main Body, left New Zealand on board two ships, 'Tahiti' and 'Athenic'. It is not possible from the Nominal Roll to determine on which ship an individual embarked.
Medals	Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty between September 28th and October 10th, 1918, in operations in the vicinity of l'Escault Canal, Lesdain, and Esnes. He handled his section boldly and offensively, and inflicted many casualties on the enemy. He repeatedly went forward of the infantry to make personal reconnaissance, and was the first to locate four heavy guns, which were subsequently secured by our infantry. His work throughout was of a very high order.' Source: 'London Gazette' Date: 15 February 1919 Bar to Military Cross 'On 5th November, 1918, at the Foret de Mormal, he, with his section of Vickers guns, was attached to one of the battalions in the advance. Under very heavy enemy barrage he man-handled his limbers off the road through the scrub until he reached the sound portion of the road, several hundred yards ahead. On the objective being reached he skilfully disposed his guns to cover an open flank and silenced some enemy machine guns. Throughout he displayed marked courage and ability to command.' Source: 'London Gazette' Date: 8 March 1919
Other details	War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Military Cross & Bar, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Miscellaneous details	Nominal Roll Vol. 1: Canterbury Infantry Batln/Main Body