'For bravery in the field during the operations of 4th November, 1918 at Le Quesnoy. As a Stretcher Bearer he did invaluable work at great personal risk, bandaging and carrying out wounded for long distances, under heavy shell fire, over very difficult country. He carried on without rest for 24 hours, refusing to be relieved until all wounded had been carried in. His courage and spirit of self sacrifice were of a high order throughout the whole of the operation.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 20 August 1919

Regimental number	41758
Occupation	Farmer
Next of kin	Aunt, Mrs E Dommett, Marton
Rank on embarkation	Private
Unit name	New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 23rd Reinforcements, Wellington Infantry Regiment, B Company
Embarkation details	Unit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 79 Ruapehu on 14 March 1917
Final rank	Private
Final unit	2nd Battalion, Wellington Infantry Regiment
Medals	Military Medal 'For bravery in the field during the operations of 4th November, 1918 at Le Quesnoy. As a Stretcher Bearer he did invaluable work at great personal risk, bandaging and carrying out wounded for long distances, under heavy shell fire, over very difficult country. He carried on without rest for 24 hours, refusing to be relieved until all wounded had been carried in. His courage and spirit of self sacrifice were of a high order throughout the whole of the operation.' Source: London Gazette Date: 20 August 1919
Sources	Nominal Roll Vol. 3: Roll 57, p. 8