'He commanded his company during the operations with remarkable skill, displayed a personal courage under fire of the heaviest description which had a marked and inspiriting effect on his men, whom he held together under most difficult circumstances largely by the force of his fine example.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 2 December 1918

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in an attack. He encountered an enemy strong point garrisoned by about fifty of the enemy with six machine guns. He organised bombing attacks, and then led his men with splendid dash in the final rush which captured the machine guns and twenty five prisoners. Later, when all the other company officers in the front line were wounded, he directed the consolidation of the captured position. He set a splendid example of courage and initiative to his men.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 22 June 1918