Virtual
War Memorial
Australia

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When, during an attack, the left company was hung up by wire, he went forward through a murderous machine-gun fire, found the position of the right company, and communicated it to the left. He then went to battalion headquarters with full dispositions, and with fresh orders through intense machine-gun fire. His work throughout the attack was magnificent, and a model of devotion to duty.'

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He went out with a Bombing Patrol and captured two enemy strong posts containing two guns. Later in the day he went forward with a Patrol and made successful reconnaisance during which he captured one of the enemy and gained useful information.'

'At Bullecourt on 10-11 April 1917 for good work and devotion to duty. This man went forward on the night of the 10th April, advanced through enemy wire and returned with valuable information. When the attack took place on the 11th instant he acted as a guide to the advancing troops. He lived practically all day between the enemy trench and railway line, going through enemy barrage time and again to carry messages and bring information this was done in full view of the enemy snipers and machine guns at Bullecourt.'