'He took part as a stertcher bearer in a raid (16 officers 316 other ranks) south of Armentieres on 11.2.17. He brought one wounded man back from enemy lines unaided. Going out again he attempted to bring in another, but found the ground too mushy and progress impossible. He returned to our trenches, removed his boots and then brought in the man. He again left our trench, in reply to a call for assistance and aided in the rescue of a third man. All this time a heavy enemy barrage was on "No Man's Land" and our own lines. His courage and devotion earned him the gratitude and admiration of all.'
Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette', 1 June 1917.