'Attack on Switch Line, South east of High Wood, 15th September 1916, and on following days. This non commissioned officer showed conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty during the attack of the 2nd Auckland Batt. against the Switch Trench and whilst consolidating the position gained. Again on the night of the 19/20th September, Sergeant Gilmore led a bombing squad with great gallantry and continued to throw bombs after being blown off his feet by a German bomb until a block had been made and the trench firmly held.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 9 December 1916

Regimental number	12/2711
Address	Karangahake, Upper Thames, Auckland
Marital status	Single
Next of kin	Mother, Mrs Mary Gilmore, Karangahake, Upper Thames, Auckland
Rank on embarkation	Private
Enlistment status	Volunteer
Unit name	New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 6th Reinforcements, Auckland Infantry Battalion
Embarkation details	Unit embarked from Wellington on board Willochra on 14 August 1915
Medals	Military Medal 'Attack on Switch Line, South east of High Wood, 15th September 1916, and on following days. This non commissioned officer showed conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty during the attack of the 2nd Auckland Batt. against the Switch Trench and whilst consolidating the position gained. Again on the night of the 19/20th September, Sergeant Gilmore led a bombing squad with great gallantry and continued to throw bombs after being blown off his feet by a German bomb until a block had been made and the trench firmly held.' Source: London Gazette Date: 9 December 1916
Miscellaneous details	Nominal Roll Vol. 1: Auckland Infantry Batln/Sixth