THE ROLL OF HONOUR.

Press, Volume LII, Issue 15604, 31 May 1916, Page 7

THE ROLL OF HONOUR.

YESTERDAY'S LIST.

(.PRESS ASSOCIATION TELKGRAM.) "WELLINGTON, May 30. The following list of casualties,"being No. 324, was issued by the Dvfcnve Department to-day KILLED IN ACTION. (May 20th.) Second Lieutenant H. Reid (Mrs L. H. Reid, c-aro of J. H. Ryan, Kilheferlion House, Clonmel, County Tipperary, Ireland, wife). DIED OF WOUNDS. (Thigh, May 22nd.) Private R. G. Cook (Mrs R. P. Cook, Johnsonville, mother). Assumed to have died of wounds on hospital shin, August 9th, 1915:— 11. Thompson (Riia Thompson, Otakou). DIED OF ENTERIC. (May 27t1i.) Trooper J. H. Homo OYilliam Home, Elthnm, father). AUSTRALIAN FORCES. CASUALTIES OVER 40,000. (By Cable. —Press Association. —Copyright) MELBOURNE, May 30. The total Australian casualties to date arc as follows: — Dead ••• ... 7,748 Wounded ... ... 9,653 Sick ... ... 22,190 Missing ... ... 115 Prisoners of war ... 62 Nature of casualty unknown ... ... 294 Total ... ... 40,062

PERSONAL NOTES.

Lieutenant Lestock H. Roid, who was killed in action on May 20th, was the eldest son of Mr H. J. lieid, of Heathcoto Valley. Ho was educated at tlio Christchurch Boys' High School, and then entered tho service of the Eastern Extension Telegraph Company, at Cable Bay, Nelson. After about two years he resigned from the company in order to take up the engineering profession, and entered tho employ of the Anchor Foundry and Shipping Company, at The Port. Nelson. Later on he was in tho service of Andersons, Ltd., Christchurch. At the outbreak of the war Mr lleid was an engineer on a tramp steamer trading to the Mediterranean, but a lew weeks later lie arrived in London, where he offered his services to the Admiralty. At that time he was unsuccessful as an engineer to find a vacancy. However, the formation of tho British Section of the New Zealand Contingent found him in the ranks, and after undergoing a period of training he was sent to Gallipoli, where ho was wounded. Sapper lleid was invalided to England, but on becoming convalescent he obtained a commission in the Pioneer Battalion, and returned to tho East, whero lie remained until the troops were removed to France. Tho deceased was about thirty years of ago. He was a fine athlete, and took an active interest in Rugby, his fine physique making him a prominent figure in the forwards. Ho was married in England only a few months ago. A brother of tho late Lieutenant Reid holds a commission in the Australian Force.

Lanee-Corporal W. A. Sandman, reported wounded on May 16th, is a brother of the well-known cricketer, Don Sandman, who is also a member of tho New Zealand Expeditionary Force. Lancc-Corporal Sandman, though not possessing tho brilliance of his brother, gave useful service to the St. Albans second eleven, both as a bowler and a batsman. He is only about 20 years of age, and joined one of tho Reinforcements about twelve months ago. Trooper J. C. Sturrock, well-known in "Socccr" football circles as ''Scottie," who is reported as wounded, was employed in the yards of Messrs P. and ]>. Duncan, Tuam street. He was a native of Scotland, and came out here to his uncle, who is also employed in the works. Ho was a great oxponcnt of "Soccer," and took the keenest interest in all athletic matters. He was a man of fine physique, and his weight of close on 13V stono mado him an important player 011 the football field. He was greatly liked by his fcllow-em-ployees. and earnest hopes aro entertained of his recovery. Private T. L. Hazelton, reported wounded, is well known in athletic circles in Chriatchurch. In 1911 and 1913 lie won the open championship for physical development at Mr F. A. Hornibrook's institute, and in 1912 gained a second place in the Now Zealand physical development ohampionships, held at Masterton. Ho was also a very good amateur heavy-weight boxer. He was employed for some years hy Messrs Ballantyne and Co.. and left tho firm twelve months ago to take up a position in the Civil Service.

The Rev. H. H. Robjohns. Curate of St. Paul's Pro-Cathedral, Wellington, and formerly Curate of Bt."Matthew's, Auckland, lias received information that his stepson. Corporal Rov McEwen, was killed in action on May loth. Corporal McEwen wa s a surveyor in Napier, and well-known as a football player, having played for Hawke's Bay for several seasons. He went with the 7th Reinforcements.

Private A. Morice. reported wounded. is a son of Mr W. Morice, of Opotiki (telegraphs oiir Gisborno correspondent). This is the third of Mr Morice's sou s who has been "wounded. All three enlisted with Auckland Contingents. Private Archie Morice wounded on Gallii>oli. and taken prisoner, the last advice being that, he was at Constantinople. Private Leslie Morice was seriously wounded, in the engagement with the Senussi on Christmas Day. and now Private Allan Morice has been nut out of action in France, his beinp- in the arm.

Private Thomas White, who was kill«"' in . or> t'on 011 May 17th. loft with tho Fifth Reinforcement* in the Mounted section, but withdrew from tho Mounteds on tlicir donarture from Etrynt. Ho was the >"fth son of Sirs Annie White, of Stillwater, and 22 years of ace. Mr<» White three other sous fighting for their King and country.