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Recommendation date: 17 April 1918

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When forming part of a patrol which was operating on a bright moonlight night close to the enemy lines, this man, with much gallantry, crawled forward under a very heavy fire from the machine guns of the enemy, jwho were thoroughly aroused, to secure papers and other marks of identification from one of the enemy who had been killed by the patrol, it being important to acquire this information. He successfully accomplished his object and then with great skill, withdrew his patrol, which sustained no casualties largely owing to his able management though under a hot rifle and machine gun fire.
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 15
Date: 4 February 1919

'During a minor operation on the night 14th/15th April, 1918, near SAILLY LE SEC, south of ALBERT, this man a Battalion Headquarters Scout displayed real courage and presence of mind when acting as a guide to a fighting patrol and materially assisted in locating an enemy position in his outpost system. He rushed the first two men he saw, killed one and took the other prisoner. His accurate knowledge of the ground enabled him to take full advantage of folds etc., and he guided the entire party with the prisoners back to our lines, a distance of 1000 yards with great success and without casualties. This operation was carried out under enemy machine gun fire and in the face of great danger, and it was greatly due to the personal bravery of this soldier that the enemy post was so successfully dealt with. He set a very fine example of gallantry in action, and is worthy of high commendation.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 185
Date: 27 November 1918