'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during the operations near Le Quesnoy on the 4th November 1918. During the attack on the morning of the 4th he was in charge of a section which was sent to clear up an enemy machine gun holding up the advance of his Company. He acted with speed and succeeded in mopping up the gun crew. He then went forward with his section and assisted a crippled platoon to take its objective. Lance Corporal Atherfold handled his section with exceptional skill and by his courage and determination assisted in the success of the advance. On the objective, while assisting in the reorganisation he was seriously wounded.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 17 June 1919