'Operations: On British Front, opposite Beaumont Hamel, 26th March 1918, and subsequent days. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. On 5th April 1918, during an attack by the enemy, and under heavy hostile bombardment, this Lewis gun NCO took his gun to its battle position, and, in spite of the shells bursting close around him, kept an almost continuous burst of fire on the enemy lines as they advanced. By his personal disregard of danger, he helped considerably to break up the enemy advance on to his flank. His steadiness and gallant conduct under heavy hostile fire were of the greatest value.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 29 August 1918