'Operations opposite Beclaeare. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. On 24th December 1917, Pivate Foley, a Battalion Runner, displayed conspicuous gallantry during an intense bombardment by the enemy in the Reutel Sector. All telephonic communication having been destroyed by the bombardment, this runner volunteered to convey an important despatch back to Battalion Headquarters. He made several gallant attempts to get through the barrage, and succeeded in doing so after the third attempt. This courageous act was of the greatest service to his battalion, and is worthy of the highst praise. On several previous occasions he has shown the same courageous character and devotion to duty.'
Source: 'London Gazette'
Date: 19 March 1918

Regimental number	27871
Occupation	Carrier
Next of kin	Brother, Thomas Foley, Tokomaru Bay
Rank on embarkation	Rifleman
Unit name	New Zealand Expeditionary Force, New Zealand Rifle Brigade, 12th Reinforcements to 2nd Battalion, F Company
Embarkation details	Unit embarked from Wellington on board Willochra on 16 October 1916
Final unit	2ndbattalion, Otago Infantry Regiment
Medals	Military Medal 'Operations opposite Beclaeare. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. On 24th December 1917, Pivate Foley, a Battalion Runner, displayed conspicuous gallantry during an intense bombardment by the enemy in the Reutel Sector. All telephonic communication having been destroyed by the bombardment, this runner volunteered to convey an important despatch back to Battalion Headquarters. He made several gallant attempts to get through the barrage, and succeeded in doing so after the third attempt. This courageous act was of the greatest service to his battalion, and is worthy of the highst praise. On several previous occasions he has shown the same courageous character and devotion to duty.' Source: 'London Gazette' Date: 19 March 1918
Other details	War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Sources	Nominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 43, p. 27