'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in the field during the operations on Bon Avis Ridge from 29th September to 3rd October, 1918. During the above operations this man rendered valuable services as a Battalion Observer. He moved with the leading platoons in the attack and in particular, on 30th September, despite heavy machine gun and rifle fire, he reconnoitred the newly captured positions, got touch with the flank Battalions, and brought back very useful and reliable information. His conduct throughout was exceptionally gallant, and he displayed not only personal bravery, but ability and skill of the highest order.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 14 May 1919

Regimental number	30562
Occupation	Carpenter
Next of kin	Mother, Mrs H Dillon, Omakere
Rank on embarkation	Private
Unit name	New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 20th Reinforcements (1st Draft), Wellington Infantry Battalion, B Company
Embarkation details	Unit embarked from Wellington on board Port Lyttelton on 7 December 1916
	Harbour records indicate that the actual date of sailing was 8 December 1916.
Final rank	Private
Final unit	1st Battalion, Wellington Infantry Regiment
Medals	Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in the field during the operations on Bon Avis Ridge from 29th September to 3rd October, 1918. During the above operations this man rendered valuable services as a Battalion Observer. He moved with the leading platoons in the attack and in particular, on 30th September, despite heavy machine gun and rifle fire, he reconnoitred the newly captured positions, got touch with the flank Battalions, and brought back very useful and reliable information. His conduct throughout was exceptionally gallant, and he displayed not only personal bravery, but ability and skill of the highest order.' Source: London Gazette Date: 14 May 1919
Sources	Nominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 47, p. 5