'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during the operations about Hablincourt on 2nd September, 1918. When the attack was held up, he, with the greatest coolness and initiative, reorganised his platoon, and under intense machine gun fire, which caused 75 per cent casualties, led them forward and captured the objective, taking a large number of prisoners and six machine guns. Although wounded early in the day, he remained on duty for twenty four hours before going out. By his splendid courage and determination he set an example to all ranks.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 9 May 1918

Regimental number	3/139
Occupation	Chemist
Next of kin	Mother, Mrs Mary Ellis, Morton Road, Carterton
Rank on embarkation	2nd Lieutenant
Unit name	New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 37th Reinforcements, C Company
Embarkation details	Unit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT No 103 Maunganui on 9 May 1918
Final rank	2nd Lieutenant
Final unit	2nd Battalion, Otago Infantry Regiment
Medals	Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during the operations about Hablincourt on 2nd September, 1918. When the attack was held up, he, with the greatest coolness and initiative, reorganised his platoon, and under intense machine gun fire, which caused 75 per cent casualties, led them forward and captured the objective, taking a large number of prisoners and six machine guns. Although wounded early in the day, he remained on duty for twenty four hours before going out. By his splendid courage and determination he set an example to all ranks.' Source: London Gazette Date: 9 May 1918
Other details	Ex Main Body
Sources	Nominal Rolls Vol. 4: Roll 82, p. 12