Awarded for Actions in Italy between 26 Feb 1918 & 14 Sep 1918.
London Gazette Supplement:31534 Page:11164 Dated 2 Sep 1919

"For gallantry and devotion to duty during the period 26th February to 14th September, 1918, during which time he has shown the most unfailing devotion to duty, and has commanded his subsection conspicuously well. He has never failed to encourage his men when under shell fire, and this was particularly noticeable on the 15th June, when on the Altipiano his battery was exposed to an intense and protracted enemy bombardment, both of gas and high explosive. His coolness and personal gallantry were such as not only to inspire his own detachment to continue their service of their gun accurately and well, but also to set an example to the entire battery"

Circumstances Leading to Death (Normally from War Diary)

William died at the Garland Home Hospital, Park Lane, London on 9 October 1918 of pneumonia and syncope (fainting or "passing out") having been transferred from France due to his illness.