The AIF Project

Awarded, and gazetted, 'London Gazette', second Supplement, No. 30448 (28 December 1917); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 57 (18 April 1918).

'For conspicuous gallantry in action. Though wounded he stuck to the command of his company till wounded a second time on the same afternoon. He set a fine example to his men under fire.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 62
Date: 19 April 1917

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. he handled his mortar with great courage and determination against an overwhelming attack. He held off the enemy with his revolver until his men had got the mortar wawy to safety. he then took part in the counter attack, and dis great execution with a machine gun.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 219
Date: 20 December 1917

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. On reaching his objective in attack, after two of his officers had become casualties, this officer supervised the digging in of his company. Later, after reaching the second objective, he reconnoitred the front positions, and finding that they could not be held, he skilfully withdrew his company, pushing out Lewis gun posts. In the evening he went forward and finally dug in. He displayed coolness and judgment under trying conditions.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 15
Date: 4 February 1919