Period:

First World War (1914-1918)

Rank:

Captain

Unit:

New Zealand Rifle Brigade, New Zealand Division, New Zealand Military Forces

Awarded on:

June 4th, 1917

Period:

First World War (1914-1918)

Rank:

Captain

Unit:

New Zealand Rifle Brigade, New Zealand Division, New Zealand Military Forces

Awarded on:

July 14th, 1917

Period:

First World War (1914-1918)

Rank:

Temporary Major

Unit:

1st Battalion, New Zealand Rifle Brigade, New Zealand Division, New Zealand Military Forces

Awarded on:

February 1st, 1919

"For conspicuous gallantry and able leadership near Havrincourt Wood from 8th to 13th September, 1918. He was in command of a battalion up against a strong, position stoutly defended by the enemy. Regained good information from personal reconnaissances, during one of which the enemy counter-attacked. He rallied his men and leading them forward, drove back the enemy with bomb and bayonet."

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Brigadier

Unit:

6th New Zealand Infantry Brigade, New Zealand Division, New Zealand Military Forces

Awarded on:

December 15th, 1941

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Brigadier

Unit:

6th New Zealand Infantry Brigade, New Zealand Division, New Zealand Military Forces

Awarded on:

December 30th, 1941

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Brigadier

Unit:

6th New Zealand Infantry Brigade, New Zealand Division, New Zealand Military Forces

Awarded on:

February 24th, 1942

"For most conspicuous bravery and brilliant leadership as a Brigade Commander during the advance of the New Zealand Division which led up to the capture of Sidi Rezegb on the 27th November. This officer led and inspired his men during what must have been one of the most difficult battles in the campaign. Wherever the fighting was the heaviest he was to be found leading and inspiring his troops."

Second DSO received as bar

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Brigadier

Unit:

6th New Zealand Infantry Brigade, New Zealand Division, New Zealand Military Forces

Awarded on:

April 10th, 1942

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Major General

Unit:

Headquarters, 3rd New Zealand Division, New Zealand Military Forces

Awarded on:

1944

"In recognition of distinguished services in the South Pacific area."

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Major-General

Unit:

Headquarters, 3rd New Zealand Division, New Zealand Military Forces

Awarded on:

March 20th, 1947

Rank:

Chief Justice

Awarded on:

January 1st, 1954

Rank:

Chief Justice

Awarded on:

January 1st, 1954