'Operations: British Front near Pont a Pierres and Beaudignies 23rd October 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. Shortly after the attack commenced Corporal Galvin assumed command of his platoon, his Platoon Commander and platoon sergeant having both been killed. He led his platoon with great bravery and skill. On seeing troops on his flank being held up by a snipers' post, he rushed the post killing one man and capturing an officer and a man. This prompt action undoubtedly saved many casualties. Although under heavy machine gun and shell fire throughout the day he moved fearlessly about, leading and helping his men, with absolute disregard for his personal safety, setting a magnificent example to all ranks.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 17 June 1919

Regimental number	41528
Occupation	Salesman
Next of kin	Mother, Mrs Johannah Galvin, 65 Coromandel Street, Wellington
Rank on embarkation	Sergeant
Unit name	New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 24th Reinforcements (2nd Draft), F Company
Embarkation details	Unit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 82 Pakeha on 14 April 1917
	HMNZT 'Pakeha' embarked 14 April 1917; disembarked 18 April 1917; re-embarked and left New Zealand, 26 April 1917.
Final rank	Company Quartermaster
Final unit	1st Battalion, Canterbury Infantry Regiment
Medals	Military Medal 'Operations: British Front near Pont a Pierres and Beaudignies 23rd October 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. Shortly after the attack commenced Corporal Galvin assumed command of his platoon, his Platoon Commander and platoon sergeant having both been killed. He led his platoon with great bravery and skill. On seeing troops on his flank being held up by a snipers' post, he rushed the post killing one man and capturing an officer and a man. This prompt action undoubtedly saved many casualties. Although under heavy machine gun and shell fire throughout the day he moved fearlessly about, leading and helping his men, with absolute disregard for his personal safety, setting a magnificent example to all ranks.' Source: London Gazette Date: 17 June 1919
Sources	Nominal Roll Vol. 3: Roll 60, p. 6