The AIF Project

Recommendation date: "8 July 1918

Recommendation date: 9 October 1918"

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty as a platoon sergeant during an attack. His platoon commander having become a casualty, he led the platoon with great dash and ability, gaining the final objective, and establishing a strong point. When the enemy counter attacked, and occupied a portion of the front line trenches, he organized a bombing section to work down the trench and, at the same time, placed a Lewis gun in position to cover the party. This enterprise was most successful, as the enemy were ejected from the trenches by the bombers and cut off by the fire of the Lewis gun, suffering many casualties. This N.C.O. showed great initiative, and set a very fine example to his men.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31
Date: 4 March 1919

'On 29 September, 1918, during operations against the Hindenburg line, south of Bony, whilst advancing with his platoon against intense enemy machine gun and artillery fire, and finding that the platoon was held up by a nest of enemy machine guns, he jumped out of a trench and rushed a distance of 100 yards in face of heavy fire, firing his rifles as he ran. He threw bombs amongst the enemy, and succeeded in killing many, captured eight machine guns and two prisoners. The splendid courage shown by him, and his prompt action, removed a dangerous obstacle to the advance of his company. Later, he did excellent work in several bombing attacks.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 20
Date: 19 February 1920