'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty on the 13th September, 1918, during the operations near Gouzeaucourt. When in command of his section, he showed the utmost disregard for danger during an attack on a strongly held enemy post. He personally led his section and rushed an enemy machine gun, which he put out of action himself. In spite of heavy casualties in his section, he with two men continued the attack by bombing a superior enemy force from a strongly fortified post, and gained his objective. He remained with his section until wounded. He set a splendid example to his men.'
Source: 'London Gazette'
Date: 16 January 1919