'Operations: Belle Vue Spur - 4th October to 20th October 1917, and Becelaere Sector - 9th December 1917 to 22nd February 1918. For devotion to duty. The record of service of this man is a particularly good one, embracing operations of this unit since its arrival in France, and especially the Belle Vue Spur and Becelaere Operations. His unceasing devotion to duty, his cheerfulness under the most adverse and trying circumstances and his coolness under fire have been a splendid example to all.'
Source: 'London Gazette'
Date: 17 June 1918

Regimental number	8/3898
Occupation	Dyer
Next of kin	Mother, Mrs Flint, West Plains, Southland
Rank on embarkation	Private
Unit name	New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 10th Reinforcements, Otago Infantry Regiment, D Company
Embarkation details	Unit embarked from Wellington on 4 March 1916
	The Infantry component of the 10th Reinforcements left New Zealand on board two ships, 'Willochra' and 'Tofua'. It is not possible to determine from the Nominal Roll on which ship an individual embarked. Harbour records indicate that the actual date of sailing was 5 March 1916.
Final rank	Private
Final unit	2nd Battalion, Otago Infantry Infantry Regiment
Medals	Meritorious Service Medal 'Operations: Belle Vue Spur - 4th October to 20th October 1917, and Becelaere Sector - 9th December 1917 to 22nd February 1918. For devotion to duty. The record of service of this man is a particularly good one, embracing operations of this unit since its arrival in France, and especially the Belle Vue Spur and Becelaere Operations. His unceasing devotion to duty, his cheerfulness under the most adverse and trying circumstances and his coolness under fire have been a splendid example to all.' Source: 'London Gazette' Date: 17 June 1918
Other details	War service: Western Front Medals: Meritorious Service Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Sources	Nominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 26, p. 17