- Period:
- First World War (1914-1918)
- Rank:
- Acting Lieutenant-Colonel
- Awarded on:
- November 26th, 1917
"For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. he commanded his battalion in the attack with great gallantry, and took command of the whole of the left sector during the consolidation of the position. he showed great ability and untiring energy in the difficult work of reorganising different units and allotting them sections of the defence."