'Operations Somme March/September 1918. During the period under review this Officer has done conspicuously good work as Brigade Major of this Brigade. In the recent operations he has repeatedly gone round the line under very strenuous circumstances and sized up the situation with great accuracy. His keenness and untiring energy at all times has set a splendid example of devotion to duty to the rest of the staff.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 1 January 1919

'Sir D Haig's despatch dated 8th November, 1918, submitting names deserving of special mention.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 31 December 1918

'For conspicuous and continuous good work in the Field. This Officer both as Staff Captain and when acting as he had done on many occasions as Brigade Major has carried out his duties conscientiously and well. His work throughout has been of a very high order indeed.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 28 December 1917

'During the last 18 months this Officer has been attached to the Headquarters Staff of this Brigade and has at different times performed the duties of every staff appointment to my entire satisfaction. He is hard working and courteous to all ranks in fact the best type of New Zealand Officer. I wish especially to bring to notice his work as Acting Brigade Major 26/27th September, when this Brigade attacked, took, and held Grid Lines and Goose Alley.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 1 January 1917