'After a hurried reconnaissance before darkness set in the night before, he attacked with his company at 2.30 in the morning with complete success, and later on led them forward to a second successful attack, when he was wounded. He, however, remained with his men until they had consolidated and connection with the units on the flanks had been established. His gallantry and initiative and fine example largely contributed to the success of the operation.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 2 December 1918

Regimental number	23108
Occupation	Farmer
Next of kin	Father, H T Ellingham, Horoeka, Wellington
Rank on embarkation	2nd Lieutenant
Unit name	New Zealand Rifle Brigade, 4th Reinforcements to 4th Battalion, H Company
Embarkation details	Unit embarked from Wellington on 27 May 1916
Final rank	Lieutenant (Temporary Captain)
Final unit	1st Battalion, New Zealand Rifle Brigade
Medals	Military Cross 'After a hurried reconnaissance before darkness set in the night before, he attacked with his company at 2.30 in the morning with complete success, and later on led them forward to a second successful attack, when he was wounded. He, however, remained with his men until they had consolidated and connection with the units on the flanks had been established. His gallantry and initiative and fine example largely contributed to the success of the operation.' Source: London Gazette Date: 2 December 1918
Sources	Nominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 33, p. 34