'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

Regimental number	52995
Occupation	Cab proprietor
Next of kin	Father, W Greenbank, 51 Evans Street, Wellington
Rank on embarkation	Private
Unit name	New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 28th Reinforcements (First Draft), Wellington Infantry Regiment, B Company
Embarkation details	Unit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT Waitemata on 14 July 1917
Medals	Distinguished Conduct Medal '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
Other details	War service: Western Front Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Sources	Nominal Roll Vol. 3: Roll 69, p. 7