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'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during attack by 58th Battalion on PERONNE on 2nd September 1918. Early in the attack owing to casualties in officers this N.C.O. was placed in command of a platoon. He led his platoon with great skill and determination, capturing three posts, including one Machine Gun. Owing to direction of attack this N.C.O. had to form a defensive flank. As the attack was progressing he showed splendid judgement in the placing of posts and the effective his posts brought to bear on the enemy resulted greatly in keeping down hostile fire on the company's left flank. His splendid leadership and coolness under fire greatly inspired his men, and was a magnificent example to all.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 115
Date: 10 October 1919

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during operations 'East of HARBONNIERES on 9th August 1918. During the attack he led his party with great skill, and under heavy machine gun fire captured enemy's post, 1 machine gun and entire crew. He then entered 3 dug-outs with total disregard of danger and captured 15 of the enemy. Later in the attack he, with his party, rushed another post and captured 5 of the enemy. His splendid leadership and great courage were magnificent and the example he set inspired his men with confidence.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 23
Date: 12 February 1919