'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. On August 26th 1918 in establishing a Water Point at Grevillers though the work was continually interrupted by shell fire, he kept up the work and completed it in time. Again in September 2nd while working with Infantry working parties on posts in front of Fremicourt the work was subjected to heavy shell fire, including gas, but the appointed work was completed under his direction. This NCO has always shown marked steadiness under shell fire and great resource in carrying out work.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 5 April 1919

Regimental number	10/3536
Occupation	Farmer
Next of kin	Father, P Dooley, Wanganui
Rank on embarkation	Private
Unit name	New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 9th Reinforcements, Wellington Infantry Battalion, B Company
Embarkation details	Unit embarked from Wellington on board SS Maunganui on 8 January 1916
Final rank	Corporal
Final unit	3rd Field Company, New Zealand Engineers
Medals	Croix de Guerre (Belgium) 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. On August 26th 1918 in establishing a Water Point at Grevillers though the work was continually interrupted by shell fire, he kept up the work and completed it in time. Again in September 2nd while working with Infantry working parties on posts in front of Fremicourt the work was subjected to heavy shell fire, including gas, but the appointed work was completed under his direction. This NCO has always shown marked steadiness under shell fire and great resource in carrying out work.' Source: London Gazette Date: 5 April 1919
Sources	Nominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 21, p. 19