League wanted to sell the VC to finance student scholarships but backed down in the face of public protests. Eventually the medals were transferred to the National Army Museum at Waiouru, where they are displayed on a long-term loan. A replica of his VC is also on display in the foyer of the assembly hall at Napier Boys' High School. Notes Footnotes Citations References Australian World War I recipients of the Victoria Cross New Zealand World War I recipients of the Victoria Cross Australian Army officers 1893 births 1969 deaths People educated at Napier Boys' High School People from Napier, New Zealand 20th-century Australian judges Judges of the District Court of NSW New Zealand emigrants to Australia