'For conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty. At La Basse Ville on the night of 3/4th August 1917 Sergeant Auhana had charge of a section erecting wire entanglements in front of outpost line. The party was heavily shelled while at work and also while going to and returning from work. He showed an absolute disregard for his personal safety, kept his men well in hand and completed the work allotted to him. His coolness under fire and the handling of his men was a splendid example to the other NCOs of his company. Sergeant Auhana has done good work during his 18 months service in France.'
Source: 'London Gazette'
Date: 10 January 1920

Regimental number	15455
Occupation	Farm hand
Next of kin	Wife, Mrs Rachel Auld, Cheviot
Rank on embarkation	Sergeant
Unit name	New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 15th Reinforcements (1st Draft), Canterbury Infantry Battalion, C Company
Embarkation details	Unit embarked from Wellington on board Waitemata on 26 July 1916
Medals	Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty. At La Basse Ville on the night of 3/4th August 1917 Sergeant Auhana had charge of a section erecting wire entanglements in front of outpost line. The party was heavily shelled while at work and also while going to and returning from work. He showed an absolute disregard for his personal safety, kept his men well in hand and completed the work allotted to him. His coolness under fire and the handling of his men was a splendid example to the other NCOs of his company. Sergeant Auhana has done good work during his 18 months service in France.' Source: 'London Gazette' Date: 10 January 1920
Sources	Nominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 37, p. 7