The citation for the medal, appearing in The London Gazette in September 1918, reads: For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty.

This officer commanded his battalion in a difficult night operation with great ability.

Following an enemy advance, in which a village was lost, the battalion, which had already marched six miles, took part in a counter-attack.

The ground was strange, and there was no time for reconnaissance, but the approach march and employment was carried out without a hitch, and the attack was a brilliant success.

He moved about encouraging and directing his troops, and established his headquarters well forward in an open trench, from which, though under heavy fire, he was able to control his battalion.