- Period:
- First World War (1914-1918)
- Rank:
- Temporary Captain
- Awarded on:
- April 2nd, 1919
"On the 27th October, 1918, in the attack in the enemy positions across the Piave, he led his company with greatest dash and gallantry to the capture of all its objectives. His coolness and utter disregard of danger under heavy fire of all description inspired all ranks, and by his skillful leadership his company succeeded in taking many machine-guns and several hundred prisoners."
Awarded as bar on the ribbon of the first medal