ROLL OF HONOUR.

Auckland Star, Volume XLVII, Issue 236, 3 October 1916, Page 7

ROLL OF HONOUR.

CAREERS OF THE FALLEN.

LIEUTENANT-COLONEL LEWIS. Lieutenant-Colonel Lewis, squadron commander in the Royal Flying Corps and the inventor of the Lewis machinVgun, has been killed. While engaged in a combat with a German aeroplane, the machine in which Colonel" Lewis was fighting was brought down, and he and his brother officer were killed.

CAPTAIN WILLIAM A. BOWRING. Captain William Alfred Bowring, reported to have been killed in action on September 24. held tbe distinction of being one of the youngest (if not the youngest) captains in the New Zealand army. He was the eldest son of Mr.A.F. Bowring, of Vermont Street, Ponsonbv, and although little more than out of his teens when war broke out be was one ci the ftnst to go forward with the Expeditionary Force to Samoa. Having been an enthusiastic territorial he worked his way up to a commission and went ont as a lieutenant. On returning from Samoa the late officer was attached to the New Zealand Rifle Brigade, and subsequently went to the Western front. Oi strong personality and more than ordinary ability, the late Captain Bowring was a man among men. His death will be regretted by a host of staunch! friends. ]

LIEUTENANT F. E. SUTHERLAND. Lieutenant Frank E. Sutherland, who was reported to have been slightly wounded and remaining with his unit, is now reported as wounded and having embarked for England on September 21. He belongs to Onehunga, was on the staff of the Auckland Savings Bank, and is attached to the Maori Pioneers. LIEUTENANT KNOX. Lieutenant Knox, reported wounded, was, prior to tbe war, employed in the Government Insurance Department, Wellington. He joined the Samoan Expeditionary Force, and on his return was appointed Sergeant-Major in the Ist Battalion, New Zealand Rifle Brigade. His promotion to lieutenant only took place recently. Lieutenant Knox is an old Auckland boy, and is well known in hockey circles. Two of his brothers are at the front. His parents reside in Auckland, and his wife is in Wellington.

LIEUT. C. C. MARSACK. Lieutenant C. C. Mareack, stated as wounded, is an old boy of the Auckland Grammar Schwol, and previous to the : outbreak of war was in the office of Mr. IJ. P. Innes, solicitor, Palmerston, subsequently qualifying as a solicitor and practising at Pukekohe. He is a son of Inspector Marsack, of the Falmprstou North police, and was for some time a student at tbe Auckland University. He secured his commission in the recent offensive. * LIEUTENANT A. R. H. TURNER. Second-Lieutenant Archibald R. H. Turner, reported wounded, is the second son of Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Turner, of Stanley Bay, and is 24 years of age. He left New Zealand as a member of the Rifle Brigade. Lieutenant Turner was born at Kuaotunu, and received bis education at the Tauranga, Rotorua and Devonport public schools, and later at the Auckland Technical College. Prior to enlisting he was in the employ of Messrs. P. Hayman and Co. Lieutenant Turner is. a keen athlete, being particularly fond of football. He was also second-lieutenant in the Coast Defence Infantry detachment. LIEUT.'F. R. WILSON.

Reference to the death of Second-Lieu-tenant F. R. Wilson, of Pompallier Terrace, Ponsonby, was made by Archdeacon Caldcr at All Saint's Church, Ponsonby, on Sunday morning. Lieut. Wilson waa originally reported wounded, but a later telegram, announced the sad news of his death from wounds received. Lieut. Wilson was educated at the Ponsonby, pubKc school, the Auckland Grammar School, and the Auckland University College. Prior to enlisting, Lieut Wilson was teaching at the Xewton West School and left Xew Zealand with the rank of sergeant, being eventually promoted to a lieutenant. He was a good, all-round athlete, representing the Xorth Island and New Zealand in 1910, and was captain of the Auckland University College Football Club, during the year its senior, team won the championship. In the following season he was captain of the Ponsonby Cricket Club when it won the championship for the first time. He was also a member of the Orpheus Glee Glib, and All Saints' Church, Ponsonby. Lieut. Wilson was ateo a keen horticulturist, winning the championship for roses at the Auckland Exhibition. i SERGEANT C. B. MELVILLE. Advice has been received that Sergeant j C. B. Melville has been wounded. Sergeant C. B. Melville r laft New Zealand as a private with the Main Body, and j took part in the Gallip,oli operations. He was for some time the editor of a j philatelic journal in this city, and later I joined the literary staff of the "Herald." CORP. DA VXD P. CAMPBELL. I Corporal David P. Campbell, who wee, killed in action in France on September! 15, was 21 years of age, and the youngest son of Mr. Neil Campbell, of Northcote. He was dispatch clerk in the Otago "Daily Times" office, in Dunedin until three years ago, when he became Customs clerk for Messrs. Gordon and Gotch in Auckland. He went into camp about a year ago. and left in the 3rd battalion of*the N.Z. Rifle Brigade last January.! ■When resident at Northcote be was in the Coast Defence Infantr}'. He was an enthusiastic Association footballer, and was captain of the Waitemata Club. His only brother, Flight-Sergeant Hugh Campbell, of the Royal Flying Corps, is a prisoner of war in the hands of the Turks.

LANCE-CORPORAL D. R. IMRIE. | Lance-Corporal David Rudolph Imrie, who was recently wounded in the Somme offensive, is a member of the Bine Bri- | gade (Earl of Liverpool's Own), and tha youngest son of the late John Burns i Imrie, one time stationmaster at Foxton, and Mrs. J. Imrie, of The Drive, Epeom., He is a nephew of Major Ferdinand A. Wood, who was wtmnded in Gallipoli and invalided home. He was a good sport and rifle shot. Lance-Corporal Imrie a brother (Mr. Andrew Imrie) and sister (Mrs. M. B. Ward) still reside in the city. LAXCE-CORT. DANIEL R. L. SOMERS. Lance-Corporal Daniel R. L. Somers, wounded September 15, elder son of Mr. D. Somers, Roae Road, Grey Lynn, us 21 years of age. He was educated at Richmond Road School, Ponsonby, and later at the-Auckland Grammar School. Prior to bfe enlistment fn the Ninth Renrforeements he was serving his appreirbceatap on. the gaafitting staff of the Auckland Gas.Company.

SERGEANT M. L. DAVIES. Sergeant M. L. Davies, reported killed ra action on September 15th. wao toe only eon of the late C. L. Davies, county engineer, Kirwee, Christchurch. Sergeant iJavies served with the New Zealand rorces in the South African war. and prior to leaving with the Eighth Reinforcements was presented with the Humane Society's medal for a conspicuous act of bravery in saving two lives from drowning at Waikino. He was one of the early Canterbury settlers to take up land in.the Rangitaiki fcwamp, near Whakatane, and afterwards was engaged in engineering work at Waikino, from which place he enlisted. He leaves a young widow.

CORPORAL PHILIP B. HARDING. Corporal P. B. Harding, aged 20 vcars, reported killed, was a brother of Mr. S. Harding, of New Brighton, and was the youngest son of Mr. A B. Harding, of the Government Survey Department, Auckland. He received his education at the Onehunga School, and afterwards at the Auckland Grammar School, where he distinguished himself as a rifle shot, winning a medal by his good shooting. After leaving school he was in the Government Survey Department for three months, after which he enlisted. Corporal Harding was selected as a rangefinder while in Egypt, the training he received at school having fitted him for the position. An elder brother is at present in France with the New Zealand Forces.

PTE. WM. SHEDDAN LAKING. A cablegram was received this morning hy Mr. J. Laking, of Onehunga, stating that his 6on, Private William Shcddaa Laking, was wounded in France on September 15. PRIVATE J. W. BENNETT. Private J. W. Bennett, reported wounded, is the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm- Bennett, Station Road, Papatoetoe. Prior to enlisting with the Eleventh Reinforcements, Private Bennett was employed as fireman on the New Zealand railways. PRIVATE T. G. MASON. -Advice has been received that Private Tom Gladstone Mason has been wounded in action in France, and admitted to hospital. Private Mason is the youngest 6on of Mrs. Mason, of Emma Street, Mount Roskill, and left New Zealand in March last with the Tenth Reinforcements. Prior to enlistment he was a cabinetmaker by trade.

PRIVATE W. S. LAKING. Private William S. Laking, wounded in France on September 15, is the second son of Mr and Mrs. J. Laking, Onehunga. He was born at Onehunga and educated at the District High School. He is 2!) years of age. Before enlisting. Private Laking was in business as a' cooper in Auckland, being in partnership with his uncle, Mr. William Sneddon. He left New Zealand with the Tenth Reinforcements early in March, and after five days in Egypt, be went to France, and was drafted into the loth North Auckland Company, along with several other Onehunga boys. He took great interest in music, being a cornetist.

PRIVATE WILLIE HETHEKIXGTOK. Private W. Hetherington. reported wounded, was educated at Grafton school, and was, prior to enlisting, employed by Messrs. Alex Harvey and Son, of Parnell. He left Auckland with the Third Reinforcements, and was drafted into the 6th Haurakis in Egypt. From there Ie proceeded to Gallipoli, and 'was right through the campaign. He was then sent to France, where he was wounded. He was then drafted into the machine gun section. Private Hetherington was well known among footballers and cricketers, taking a great interest in both games. His mother resides at Rendcll Place, Eden Terrace.

PRIVATES BERTIE AND ARTHUR SCAKROTT. Private Bertie Scarrott, reported wounded on September 15 in France, is the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Scarrott, Third Avenue. Kingsland. He was born in Auckland, and is 21 years of age. Prior to enlisting with the Xinth Reinforcements he was in the employ of the Tasman Pure Food Co., Auckland. He has two other brothers serving in-France. Private B. Scarrott and Private A. Scarrott were both wounded on the same day. Private Arthur Scarrott, reported wounded, left with tlie Xinth Reinforcements, in company with his brother Bertie. He is 19 years of age, and was also employed by the Tasman Pure Bjpod Co., Auckland. PRIVATE OSWALD A. KAY. Private Oswald Ashley Kay, reported to have tw-en killed in action, -was tbe eldest son of Mr. Thomas Kay, of Queen Street, Ellerslie. He was educated at Xewton East School, and at tho. Auckland Technical College, after which he took up literary work with the firm of ■Messrs. Gordon and Cofcch, Ltd. Two years later he followed up his desire for a farming life by settling first ,in the north and then in the soutji of Auckland. He was identified with the Boy Scout movement, being a first-class scoutmaster in the South Auckland Battalion. The late Private Kay was highly respected for his strength of character, and well liked for bis kindly disposition. He wis fond of healthysport, and took an active part in athletics.

SAPPER THOMAS H. RAE. Sapper Thomas H. Rac, reported wounded, was born at Herekmo, North Auckland, and educated at Paeroa. He enlisted with the Xinth Reinforcements at Mercer, and went with them to Egypt, where he was transferred to the Field Engineers, being with that unit when wounded in Kraji*C His elder brother, J. P. Rae, is now serving in France.

RIFLEMAN ARCHIE S. COLLINS. Rifleman xVrchie Sdden Collins, reported slightly wounded, -left with the Ninth .Reinforcements in the New Zealand Rifle Brigade. He is the third son of Mrs. and the late Mr. A. S. Collins, of Birkdale, Birkenhead, his father having died' since his departure for the front. He is 25 years old, and was in the Birkenhead Territorials. His, younger brother,"Prrvate Laurence Earl Collins, is.in Trentham Camp, with tbe Nineteenth Reinforcements.

RIFLEMAN JAMES P. McNEIL. Rifleman James P."McNeil,-who died of wounds in France, was 28 years of age. He was born in Coromandel, «nd received his education at the Driving Creek public school. Rifleman McNeil comes from a fighting line to be proud of. His father, Mr. Alexander McNeil, of Coromandel. saw service in the Maori war. His grandfather, the late John McNeil, took part in the Crimea war and the Indian Mutiny. His brother, the late Angus McNeil, saw. service in the Boer war, and his nephew, Alfred Alexander McNeil, was recently killed in action in France; His brother, Mr. Harold McNeil, resides at Grey Lynn.

CAPTAIN ROBERT LOGAN. Captain Robert Logan, reported to •have been wounded, is a son of Colonel Robert Logan, formerly Officer Commanding the Auckland military district, but now Administrator in Samoa. Capi tain Logan received his military training at the Duntroon Military College, New South Wales, and went out with the Wellington Mounted Rifles. Another brother, Lieutenant Preston Logan, died of wounds sustained in Gallipoli. He was then being taken to Egypt. The latter was a territorial officer, and left his farm at the commencement of the war to go forward with the 11th (North Auckland) Mounted Rifles.

LIEUT. H. F. MONSON.' Lieut. Harold Frederick Monson, reported missing, and believed to have been killed in action on September 22. was 26 years of age, and was with the Timaru law firm of Raymond, Raymond and Campbell when he "enlisted with the Eighth Reinforcements as second-lieuten-ant. He went through the Military School in Egypt with very high marks, and was detailed to attend a special school in France for instruction in bayonet fighting. At this school he did so well that he was picked as an instructor, and was highly complimented for his work in that capacity by General Braithwaite.

LIEUTENANT JOHN I. O'NEILL. Second-Lieutenant John Irvine O'Neill, slightly wounded, is a son of the late Mr. J. H. O'Neill, a former chairman of tbe Waitemata County Council. The lieutenant completed his education at one of the Australian universities, and after his return was for some time engaged in surveying. He then joined his father in the management of his extensive sheep farm at Waitakere. to which ho eventually succeeded. Lieutenant O'Neill is attached to the Maori Contingent, being himself a half-cast native.

LANCE-CORPORAL C. H. GASSON. j Lance-Corporal Charles H. Gaeson, Teported killed in action, is 27 years of age, was a Devonport boy, and a prominent member of the Devonport Volunteer Fire Brigade, and later secretary of the Ngaruawahia Rowing Club, also a member of the football team of tbat town. At the time of enlisting he was living at Turua, on the Thames River. He also has a younger brother serving at the front. PRIVATE ALBERT YAGG. Private Albert Yagg, reported a* wounded in France, is the. second to fall :of four brothers now serving at the front. He left with the Eighth Reinforcements. having previously been in the I employ of Messrs. Hellaby. Ltd., in Queen Street. He is a brother of Mr. W. ,H. Yagg. of Mount Albert. RIFLEMAN C. V. LEVET. Rifleman Charles Victor Levet, wounded while serving with the New Zealand Rifle Brigade, is the fourth son of Mrs. and the late Mr. W. Levet. of Wellsford. While in camp he became a noncommissioned officer, and with his brother. HaTold, he left for the front last year. Previously he was engaged in fanning. ALBERT WAGSTAFF. j Mr. A. A. Wagstaff, of Eastport, has I received advice that his son, Arthur Albert, has been killed in action. Deceased was born at Pohangina, Manawatu, 24 years ago, and went to Tc Aroha with his parents four years ago. Until leaving for the front he was engaged in farming operations. Enlisting with the Seventh Contingent he spent eight months in Egypt. Being then transferred to the Twelfth New Zealand Reinforcements, he proceeded ta Salisbury Plains, England, for further training. His death is regretted by the large number of friends of the family throughout the district.