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'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in taking charge of his platoon when the officer was killed, and encouraging and cheering the men under very heavy shell fire and during a very trying time. On being relieved he guided his men to safety through a sudden barrage, afterwards returning and carrying two wounded men out of action. He set a splendid example.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 219
Date: 20 December 1917

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He led the vanguard of his company with dash and determination, bringing up a Lewis gun and dealing with all opposition and snipers, so that the way was cleared for the main guard. Though suffering from illness, he refused relief, and led a successful bombing attack.' Second description reads: 'During the attack on German trenches north west of POZIERES on 29th August, this N.C.O. made several excursions into No Man's Land and carried in wounded men under heavy artillery and trench mortar fire. He afterwards volunteered to man an advanced bombing post, the defenders of which had been killed by the heavy shelling. He hung on until relieved thirty hours later.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 62
Date: 19 April 1917

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He led the vanguard of his company with dash and determination, bringing up a Lewis gun and ealing with all opposition and snipers, so that the way was cleared for the main guard. Though suffering from illness, he refused relief, and led a successful bombing attack.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 15
Date: 4 February 1919