Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette' No. 31448 (11 July 1919); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 124 (30 October 1919).

'On 11-12th August, 1918, during operations on the Somme, he, with a Lewis gun section, attacked an enemy strong point north of Posieres which was holding up the advance of a flank company, whose success meant the success of the line. With extroardinary gallantry he accounted for five enemy machine guns, two by himself, cleared the strong point, and enabled the flank company to continue their advance. Just before reaching final objective he was wounded, but continued to control his platoon until the capture of the final position, and then superintended consolidation. His magnificent example of courageous conduct produced a great moral effect on the whole of the attacking troops, and did much to inspire his company's success. He did most splendid work.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 129
Date: 20 November 1919

Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 185
Date: 27 November 1918

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. Noticing two of the enemy entering a village, he immediately went forward with his runner, located and charged them, and although fired at he wounded one with his revolver before they both ran back. Seizing his runner's rifle, he pursued, bayoneting one and shooting the other, thereby securing most valuable information. His splendid courage in the face of the enemy has always been worthy of a high order.'