'Action in front of Belle Vue Spur, west of Passchendaele on October 12th 1917, and following days. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. On October 12th 1917, during attack on Passchendaele Ridge, Private A.T.N. Austin showed the greatest daring in leading his squad up to the front line and clearing the ground of wounded. This duty he continued time after time for more than twenty four hours and brought in many men who would have otherwise have been left. His coolness under fire and his daring enabled many lives to be saved and was a fine example of devotion to duty to the other men.'
Source: 'London Gazette'
Date: 28 January 1918

Regimental number	3/1141
Address	54 Chapter Street, St Albans, Christchurch
Marital status	Single
Next of kin	Father, Thomas Talbert Leon Austin, c/o Sargood Son and Ewen, Christchurch
Rank on embarkation	Private
Enlistment status	Volunteer
Unit name	New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 7th Reinforcements, New Zealand Medical Corps
Embarkation details	Unit embarked from Wellington on 10 October 1915
Medals	Military Medal 'Action in front of Belle Vue Spur, west of Passchendaele on October 12th 1917, and following days. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. On October 12th 1917, during attack on Passchendaele Ridge, Private A.T.N. Austin showed the greatest daring in leading his squad up to the front line and clearing the ground of wounded. This duty he continued time after time for more than twenty four hours and brought in many men who would have otherwise have been left. His coolness under fire and his daring enabled many lives to be saved and was a fine example of devotion to duty to the other men.' Source: 'London Gazette' Date: 28 January 1918
Miscellaneous details	Nominal Roll Vol. 1: Medical Corps/Seventh