For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty on the 24th August, 1918, during the operations round Bapaume. In the face of very heavy shell and machine gun fire, he did very good work in reorganising the company when the attack was held up. When the company was well advanced he noticed a tank in difficulties, and the crew who locked in were calling for help. At great personal risk he went forward and liberated them by bursting open the door with a crowbar. The tank at this time was drawing heavy fire from artillery, anti tank and machine guns.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 16 January 1919

Regimental number	36573
Occupation	Striker
Next of kin	Wife, Mrs L Deuchrass, 224 Oxford Street, South Dunedin
Rank on embarkation	Private
Unit name	New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 21st Reinforcements, Otago Infantry Battalion, D Company
Embarkation details	Unit embarked from Wellington on board Ulimaroa on 19 January 1917
Medals	Distinguished Conduct Medal For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty on the 24th August, 1918, during the operations round Bapaume. In the face of very heavy shell and machine gun fire, he did very good work in reorganising the company when the attack was held up. When the company was well advanced he noticed a tank in difficulties, and the crew who locked in were calling for help. At great personal risk he went forward and liberated them by bursting open the door with a crowbar. The tank at this time was drawing heavy fire from artillery, anti tank and machine guns.' Source: London Gazette Date: 16 January 1919
Sources	Nominal Roll Vol. 3: Roll 52, p. 15