'Operations: British front opposite Beaumont Hamel 26th March and subsequent days. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During the above period, Private Fitzsimmons was employed as a Company runner. On 5th April 1918, during an exceptionally heavy enemy bombardment of our position, this man made many trips to Battalion Headquarters with reports from his Company commander, and so kept up communication. His coolness and courage were a magnificent example to all men of his Company, and the cheerful and reliable manner in which he performed his duties was of the highest order.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 16 July 1918

Regimental number	38948
Occupation	Clerk
Next of kin	Mother, Mrs A Fitzsimmons, 68 Sefton Street, Timaru
Rank on embarkation	Private
Unit name	New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 22nd Reinforcements, Canterbury Infantry Regiment, C Company
Embarkation details	Unit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 78 Navua on 16 February 1917
Medals	Military Medal 'Operations: British front opposite Beaumont Hamel 26th March and subsequent days. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During the above period, Private Fitzsimmons was employed as a Company runner. On 5th April 1918, during an exceptionally heavy enemy bombardment of our position, this man made many trips to Battalion Headquarters with reports from his Company commander, and so kept up communication. His coolness and courage were a magnificent example to all men of his Company, and the cheerful and reliable manner in which he performed his duties was of the highest order.' Source: London Gazette Date: 16 July 1918
Sources	Nominal Roll Vol. 3: Roll 55, p. 11