For conspicous gallantry on the night of 4/5th March 1918, during raid on enemy trenches in the vacinity of WARNETON. This Officer was in charge of a party of Right Assault which penetrated to farthest limit of area raided. Owing to strong enemy opposition at point of enrty, and in order to avoid delay, he led his party over the top and entered the enemy communication trench in rear on point of entry. With great dash he led his party to final objective, fighting all the way. On reaching his objective his party killed the occupants, scoured fortifications and a machine gun, and then distroyed a dugout. On returning to the front line he took charge of a blocking party on the right flank. Right through the operation this Officer was most courageous and determined.

Strenght of Raiding Party-15 Officers, 300 other ranks.

London Gazette. 13th May 1918, page 5706, position 6.

Commonwealth, Australian Gazette. 24th October 1918, page 2054, position 1.

For services rendered from September 22nd 1917 to 24/25th February 1918.

London Gazette. 31st December 1918, page 15228, position 9.

Commonwealth, Australian Gazette. 23rd May 1919, page 879, position 93.