THE FALLEN AND WOUNDED.

Press, Volume LII, Issue 15722, 16 October 1916, Page 8

THE FALLEN AND WOUNDED.

PEKSONAL NOTES.

The Very Rev. Dean Carrington received advice from London by cable on Saturday last that his second son, Captain Christopher Carrington. had died of wounds. The late Captain Carrington was 23 years °f a go at tho time of his death. Ho was born in England, but educated at Christ's Collage, and on leaving the College ho went, as ono of the original students, to the Duntroon Military College, New South Wales. He passed out of the College just before the war began, and he was at once appointed as lieutenant to the 3rd Battery Artillery (Main Body). He went through the earlier part of the Gallipoli campaign, being stationed at Cape Hclles, Ho was promoted to his captaincy in Octobcr, 1915, and attached to the Headquarters Staff. Ho was invalided with dysentery, and had been in England almost ever since. The last time Dean Carrington heard from him by letter he was training troops on Salisbury Plain, but a cable message was received on September 25th that he had gnno to the front. The late Captain Carrington has two brothers at the front.

Corporal James Noel Hayes (reported killed in action on September 26th) was the third son of Mr John Hayes (lato Inspecting Engineer of Mines to the New Zealand Government), of 78 Andover street, Christchurch. He was horn at Invercargill 24 years ago, and educated at the South Wellington School, and Wellington Boys' College, whero he matriculated. After leaving College, he selected insurance business as a career, and for the last few years was a trusted officer of the Guardian Assurance Company at Auckland. Among men in insurance circles who knew him, tho late Corporal Hayes was held in high esteem, and considered to have an assured future in his business. He offered his services, from a strong conviction of duty, during the first week of the war, and expected to be included with one of the earliest drafts. He was not. however, called up for some time, and took his place in the 4th Battalion of the New Zealand Rifle Brigade. After spending a short time in Egypt, the Brigade was ordered to France. On arrival at the port of disembarkment, Corporal Hayes was selected for special duty at the Anzac base, remaining there for some months before being recalled to his unit. From a private cablegram recoivcd by his parents less than three weeks ago, he had evidently come through the great offensive of a few days previously unhurt. A few weeks ago. he had tho good fortune to meet his brother. Lieut. C. W. Haves, of the' Royal Engineers, who has been in England during the last five years. Corpora! Hayes was a member of the Methodist Church.

Private Patrick Gallagher (killed), was tho fifth son of M r Hngh Gallagher. Peraki street. Kaiapoi. He was 32 years of age. and was educated at the Kaiapoi District School. On leaving school he was employed at farming up to the time of enlisting with tho 7th Reinforcements. Ho was an enthusiastic member of the old Kaiapoi Volunteer Rifles for eleven years, and a good riflo shot. One of Private P. Gallagher's brothers. Private Michael Gallagher, left with the Main Body, and was invalided after serving some months in the Gallipoli Campaign. He returned to tho front with tho 12th Reinforcements, and is now in France.

Private Percy Tonkin (billed) was a son of the la to Mr C. Tonkin, of Ohoka, and was 20 years of age. Ho was educated at the Kaiapoi District High School, and prior to enlisting in the Eighth Reinforcements, he was farming with Mr H. E. Evans.. He was a member of the Methodist Church, and of the Sunday School Bible Class at Kaiapoi.

Private H. Esplev (killed) was the second son of Mrs Espley, of England. Somo four years ago he left England for New Zealand for the benefit or his health. On arriving in the Dominion, he took up his abode with Mr D. Brown, of Amberlev. where he thoroughly regained his strength. On the outbreak

of war he was eager to euli-'t. anikafter attending to urgent affairs at Home, he joined the 7th Reinforcements. Private Espley was very popular amongst his Amberlev friends. He„was 2G years of age. A younger brother was killed in France earlier in the war.

Private William Frederick Schroder (killed) was the second son of Mr and Mrs H. Schroder, of Kaikoura. Private Schroder, who was 28 years of age, enlisted in the 9th R-oinforeeruents. He was educated at the District High School, and lie took an active part in athletic circics in Kaikoura, being a promi'ient member of the Kaikoura Athletic and Cycling Club. Hockey Club, and Football Club, in which bodies he distinguished himself on more than ene occasion. He was also lor a considerable time a prominent member of tho Br.tss Band.

Mr T. McClelland, of Winchester, received word on Fndav that his eldest eon, Private W. T. was wounded on October 9th. Private McClelland's younger brother has been wounded twice. Both soldiers left New Zealand with the 3rd Reinforcements.

Mr J. Aitken, of Winchester, has l>ccn advised that his nephew, Private John Aitken, was wounded on October 'Ith. Privnte Aitken left with the 10th Reinforcements. He was a member of the Tomuka Pipe Band.*

Mr W. C. Barrett, of Winchester, has been informed that his son, Corporal Francis Barrett, who left with the Bth Reinforcements, was wounded on October oth. His brother George is also in .France.

Mr J. Christmas. Milford, received word on Friday that his son. Private Harry Christmas, had been wounded on October Ist Private Christmas left with tho 10th Reinforcements, and was in the platoon under the charge, of the late Sergeant. Horace J. Prattley.

RiHcman Arnold E. Hayes (killed in action) was the youngest son of Mr and Mrs J. Hayes, Sea View road, New Brighton. Rifleman Hayes, who was 10 years of age, was educated at the Sydenham School, where he took a keen iuterest in sport.. After leaving school lie joined tho Sydenham Football and Cricket Clubs, and Inter on tho East Cliristchurch Cricket Club. One very fine performance for the Sydenham junior cricket eleven stands to his credit, he having taken nine wickets and made over a hundred runs in one match. His team mates gave him a cap in recognition of this great feat. In 1914 he gave up football for hockey, and was a member of the Svdenham Hockey Club's junior team which won the championship in 1914. Up to the time of his enlistment in tho "Ist Earl of Liverpool's Own Regiment, he was employed as a machinist by Messrs Hay ward Bros. His brother. Private Harold Hayes, was reported wounded a few days ago.

Rifleman Robert. 4th Battalion N.Z. Rifle Brigade (died of wounds) was a son of Mrs Jack, of 237 Armagh street, Christehurch. At the time he volunteered he was employed as a striker at the agricultural implement works of Messrs P. and D. Duncan.

Lance-Corporal Trevor B. Cangill (wounded) is th« son of Mrs F. Cargill, Onslow street, St. Albans, and a' greatgrandson of the late Captain Cargill, the founder of Otago. Lance-corporal Cargill, who is 27 years of ago, was a teller in the Union Bank at Wellington when he enlisted in the 9th Reinforcements.

Lieutenant Ormond (killed in action) second son of Mr George Ormond, Mabia, Hawke's Bay, is well-known in Canterbury. He was at the Wanganui College, "where he took great interest in cricket, and was a member of the Fifteen and Eleven. Later ho was a student at Canterbury Agricultural (Lincoln) College and also took part in cricket matches for the college. He was about 26 years of age, and was educated in farming pursuits prior to enlisting. Lieutenant Ormond was in England at the time of the outbreak of war and enlisted there.

Mrs T. H. Barnett has received a private cable from England stating that Lance-Corporal Hugh Barnett, who was wounded in France on September 16th received a slight scalp wound, and is in the First Convalescent Depot in Boulogne.

Private Kenneth C. Finlayson (billed in action) was the sixth son of the late Mr Alexander Finlayson, of Tinwald. Ho was in the service of the New Zealand .Hallways Department in Christchurch when he enlisted with the Main Body. He was twice wounded at Gallipoli, and took part both in tho landing and the evacuation. He was 26 years of age, and leaves a widowed mother, four brothers, and three sisters, two of tho Tatter being Mrs A. Millichamp (Ashburton), and Mrs H. Ward (Timaru). Two of the late Private Finlayson's brothers are on active serin Egypt, and one in France.

Sergeant W. A. Lee (killed) enlisted at Auckland with the Eighth Reinforcements. He came out to Australia from England about six yea r® ago, and went to Samoa, where he had charge of .-V In rye trading station. Ho left Samoa for Auckland in order to enlist. He married, shortly before he left for the war, Miss Schmidt, only daughter of Mr C. A'. Schmidt, Trafalgar street, Timaru.

Mrs Thos. Bowkett, of Timaru, received word on Friday that her brother, Private E. A. Julian, had been killed in action in France. Private Julian was the youngest 6on of Mr T. Julian, Waimato. and the second son to make the supreme sacrifice, his brother Harry Julian having been killed in action in July last. Another brother, Private W. Julian, is - also with the forces in France.

Rifleman Humphrey Lane, husband of Mrs C. Lane, High 6treet, ftmaru, (reported killed), was 36 years of age. He left %rith the 4th Battalion N.Z.R.B.

Mr W. Andeieon, .Riverside, AsKburton district, has received word that his son, Private Hugh Anderson, ha 6 "been ■wounded in France.

Corporal F. W. Goodson (wounded in tho right shoulder and jaw) is tho eldest son of Mrs E. and the late Mr K. Goodson, of Morton Mains, Southland. Ho is 35 years of age, and was born at Belfast, Canterbury, and educated at Belfast and at tho Boys 3 High School, Christchurch. Corporal Goodson enlisted in the 13th Reinforcements and at the time he was engaged in farming at Morton Mains.

Private Arthur Davidson (killed) was a son of Mr and Mrs Daniel Davidson, "3 Edward etreet, Timaru. Private Davidson left with the Fifth Reinforcements and saw service on Gallipoli. He was born in Forfarshire, Scotland, and was only six months in th© Dominion •when ho enlisted. Before coming to New Zealand he served three years with tho Fifth Black Watch Territorials. A brother, Private Mark Davidson, left with tho Tenth Reinforcements, and is now with the machine-gun section.

Private F. A. Allen (killed) was tho elder son of Mr Henry F. Allen, of Wellington, who is well-known throughout New Zealand for his connexion with employers' organisations. The late Private Allen was a Fellow of the Institute of Accountants of New Zealand (F.1.A.N.Z.) and a Fellow of the Institute of Accountants of Victoria (F.1.A.V..), and was looked upon as one of the most brilliant accountants in' New Zealand. He won many prizes in accountancy essays, both in Australia and New Zealand. The late Private Allen, who was very popular among his many friends, was closely associated with sport. He was a member of the Wellington Amateur Boxing Association, and played for the Oriental Football Quo. He was educated at the Terrace School and Wellington College. He was thirtyone years of age.

A gioom was cast over the Gisborno High School on Saturday (telegraphs

our correspondent) when news was received of tho death of Lieutenant P. Castle, a member oF the staff, who was absent on leave with the Expeditionary Force. The rector (Mr Footed received a telegram from Mr J. G. Cast'e. Petone, stating that the previous advice that Lieutenant Castle had been wounded was incorrect, and that he had been killed in action on September loth. Lieutenant Castle was educated at Wellington College and Victoria College, taking his M.A. degree at the latter. He joined the Gisborne High School staff in 1912 as house-master. He was a general favourite. and gave special attention to the games and sports of the school. He held the rank of lieutenant with the Cadets, but enlisted as a private, and was attached to Lord Liverpool's Own. Prior to leaving New Zealand lie received his commission. Only recently advice was received that Lieutenant Castle had been commended for the way in which he led .a raiding party into German trenches. This was followed by the announcement that he had been wounded.

Private Frederick Costello (killed) was born jn Blenheim 21 years ago, and left New Zealand with the Fourteenth Reinforcements. He was a member of the staff of Messrs Leslie and Costelio. plumbers, of which firm his brother is one of the principals. Private Costello was a prominent member of the Opawa Football Club.

Captain James Grierson Ha trick (killed) was the sec-ond son of Mr and Mrs J. R.. E. Hatrick. of Northeote, Auckland, and left with the Ninth Reinforcements. He had onlv recently returned to the firing-line, having been wounded in June last, ami during his period of convalescence, according to a letter received from "him dated August 26th, he had been in charge of the Canterbury Company in Oodford Camp, England, and president ot the Rations Board there, and had marched to No. 2 Camp, Sling, Saiisburv Plain, whore ho contemplated attending the school of instruction He was educated at tho Hamilton Hi"li School, was ori the staff of George rowlds, Ltd., Auckland, for some vcars prior to enlisting, while for sonic time before the outbreak of war ho held a commission as lieutenant in the 54Lli Territorial Company (Birkenhead Senior Cadets). The oldest brother, Private Robert E. Hatrick, after taking part in the New Guinea conquest with the Australians, paid the supreme sacrifice in Gallipoli, and a vounger brother. Sergeant Hubert Hatrick (Main Body) was in Egypt at latest advices.

Lieutenant P. J. Ellis. New Zealand Field (wounded} was among the. New Zealanders who secured the Military Cross two three weeks ago for conspicuous bravery. He was formerly a member of the clerical staff of the Wellington Harbour Board, and was at one timo a .sergeant-major in the old Submarine Mining Corps. When the corps was disbanded ho joined the artillery section of the new company as a sergeant-major under Captain A. Hume.

Captain J. L. Herbert (killed) was a brother of Dr. W. ,E. Herbert, of Wellington.

Second-Lieutenant R. Howard Gutteridge (missing) is an old boy of Auckland Grammar School. He matriculated before leaving school, and subsequently was apprenticed to Messrs Bamford and Pierce, architects, Auckland. He then went to London to follow his profession with Mr A. F. Chesterton, Cheapside, took his A.R..1.8.A. degree, and commenced business on his own account shortly before the war broke out. He had been a first-class signaller and marksman with tho College Rifles in Auckland, and enlisted in London in September. 1914, Mn the Artists' Rifles, to which he was attached for some timo as signalling instructor. He obtained a commission as a second lieutenant in the Queen Victoria Rifles, and was acting as signalling officer to two other battalions on air guard duty in England until he rejoined his own unit last July. He went across to France on August 2nd, and he was reported missing on October 2nd. Lieutenant Gutteridge is. 25 years of-.age, and is the only son of Mr R. Gutteridge, Auckland, accountant of the Colonial Sugar Company. His mother was the eldest daughter of the late Mr J. C. Firth, of Auckland. Lieutenant Gutteridge married in London in 1914 Mi ss Madge Murray, of Hastings, England.

Lance-Corporal L. J. Kinsett (died of wounds) was a son of Mrs S. Kinzett. of Tapawera. Nelson. He left New Zealand with tho Main Body as a mounted man. In Egypt he transferred to the infantry. He took part in the landing at Gallipoli, and served eight months on the Peninsula, coming through unscathed, though he lost his three section mates. He was later invalided to England, and went to France about four months ago. Ho was a single man, and nrior to enlisting was farming with his brother at Tapawera.

Advice has been received of the death in action in France, of Private James Morrison Comrie, son of the Rev. J. W. Comrie, of 'Wellington. Private Comrie was educated at Wellington College, and for some little time before leaving for the front was engaged in farming work.

Captain O. H. Mead has cabled to his father, at Blenheim, stating that ho was wounded in tho jaw in "the recent fighting in Northern France, and is now at Brockenhurst, England. He is doing wall.

Tho R«v. W. Saunders, of Dunedin, hag received private cable advice that his son. Captain Saunders, who was wounded in the stomach on September 20th, in recovering quickly.

Seeond-Lioutenant Robert C. Sinclair (killed) was the eldest son of Mr Alex. S. Sinclair, of Manchester street, Roslyn, Dunedin, and was born at Kaikorai in 1892. He was educated at the Kaikorai School, and tho Otago Boys' High School, afterwards entering tho warehouse of Messrs Bing, Harris and Co., where ho was employed when ho left with tho artillerv (being then a member of the B Battery) in the Main Body as a gunner. Ho served throughout tho Gallipoli campaign, where he was wounded in the arm. On returning to duty ho was promoted to sergeant, and in the telegram advising his death, he was referred to as secondlieutenant. so that he must have been commissioned on the field. He was a well-known member of the Kaikorai Football Club. His brother Alex, was with him in the historic landing, and served in the August fighting, being invalided to England, and has now returned to New Zealand. His younger brother Ernest is still in France, having left with the 12th Reinforcements as sergeant.

Rifleman James B. Blair, who received neck wounds in the Soiame battle On September 15th, is the eldest son of tho Rev. H. T. Blair, of Dunback, Otago. Ho received his education at the North-East Valley and Waikaka Valley Schools, and took a. two years' course in the Invercargill Boys' High School. He chose to follow up farming. and was in the employ of Mr John McCallum, Brown's, Southland, and latterly in tho North Island, in the service of Mr C. Tietjien. Makauri, Poverty Bay. He left with the Ninth Reinforcements in January.

Lieut. Eric C. Spedding (dic-d of wounds) was the youngest son of the late Mr D. M. Spedding, of Dunedin. He was in his 21st year, and was educated at the Arthur street and Otago Boys' High Schools.

Second-Lieutenant- L. Jardine (killed) was a 6011 °/ Mr and Mrs J. F. Jardine x of Napier. He was articled to Messrs Carlile. McLean and Wood, and was employed in the Dunedin legal firm of G. and J. A. Cooke when war broke out, and was on© of the first to

enlist, leaving with the Main Expeditionary Force as lance-corporal in the Mounted Rifles. After gaining his second stripe he was transferred at his own request to the Howitzer Battery, in which he gained the rank of sergeant. He wa s wounded on Gallipoli, and invalided home, subsequently returning to Egypt, and finally going to France. He only recently gained his commission, and at the time of his death was engaged on special duty with tho trench mortars, for which service ho volunteered. Ho was one of the loading players in the St. Clair (Dunedin) Golf Club, of which he was captain in the years 1913-14 and 1914-15. though in the latter year he was absent on active service.

Lance-Corporal John Forbes Menzies (killed) was 29 years of age. He was a grandson of the Rev. J. Menzies, of Milton, another of whose grandsons. Lieut. Fleming, was killed about tho same time. Lance-Corporal Menzies was born and educated at Tapanui. He joined the 7tli Reinforcements.

Major Stanley Rice, (wounded), who enlisted at Wyndham, went away in command of tho first Maori Reinforcements; but subsequent to reaching Egypt he was transferred to another brigade. Ho is a member of the auctioneering firm of Hunter Bros., and Rice, and during his residence at Wyndham was very prominently identified with the Territorials. Ho was president of the Wyndham Horticultural Society. was identified with musical interests, and was a leading worker in tho Wyndham Anglican Church. Since licr husband went to the front. Mrs Rice and family hare resided at Maori Hill, Dunedin.

Captain L6uis G. Wilson-(killed) was a son of Mr C. G. Wilson, of the firm of Sargood's, Wellington (and formerly of Dune<lin and Invercargill). The young man at the time of his enlistment was a. member of the staff of "Wright, Stephenson and' Co., at Gore. He went with the Main Bodv as lieutenant. and took part in the landing at Gallipoli. After spending about a week or 10 days on Gallipoli he was wounded in the leg, and sent to England. On restoration ox health he was attached to the Field > and promoted on the field. Second-lieutenant William Howden (killed) was the son of Mr and Mrs James Howden, of Invercargill. Lieutenant Howden was born in Stirlingshire. Scotland, and educated at Ash-ton-under-Lyne, Manchester. He was in the employment of Messrs Langmnir and Co., Leet street, Invercargill, at the time of his enlistment in the 2nd Reinforcements. He took part in the landing at Gallipoli, and after seventeen weeks' service received a wound. He was sent to England, but returned in. time to take part in the evacuation. With the troops ho went to France as acting-sergeant, and was gazetted 2nd lieutenant in July last. Lieutenant Howden was a member of the Dominion Band.

Sergeant George L. Smart (wonnded) is the son of Mr and Mrs J. Smart, of Ettrick street, Invercargill. He was born at Christchurcli and educated at the Winslow and Orari schools. He took up farming and is well known throughout tho Five Rivers and Lumsden districts. Sergeant Smart has two brothers serving at the front, Lieutenant A. R. C. Smart, Main Body, who has been twice wounded, and LanceCorporal J. M. Smart, of the 14th Reinforcements.

Rifleman Ernest Walter Sutton (wounded) is the son of tho lato Mr Thos. Sutton, well known in the Western district of Southland. He was a farmer in tho A parima .district. Rifleman Sutton enlisted in the 7th Reinforcements. fought, in Egypt against tho Senussi, and afterwards left for France. Ho was a successful young farmer, a good sport, and shouldered his responsibilities early in the game.

Lieutenant G. D. Page, who left with tho Auckland Infantry Battalion as Company Sergeant-Major in October, 1914, died of wounds on the (ith inst. Deceased was wounded at the landing at Gallipoli, but returned after three weeks in hospital and remained until the evacuation. He was appointed act-ing-adjutant of the 2nd Auckland Infantry Brigado iu France, in order to rejoin his men. For tsix years before joining the Expeditionary Forces he was on the Defence Staff in Auckland. He leaves a widow, tho youngest daughter of the lato Mr W. Letham (for many years officer in charge of Parliament Buildings, Wellington), and two daughters, who are now living in "Wellington.

News has been received by Mr H. Poole, of Lower Hutt, that his son Rifleman F. A. Poole (Jack), Signaller in tho Rifle Brigade, previously reported wounded on September loth, h>i« been killed in fiction. Prior to r-njla-ment, Rifleman Poole was on the staff of the Post and Telegraph Department, Wellington.

Sergeant L. A. Atkinson (killed) was the eldest son of Mr J. C- Atkinson, of Auckland. Sergeant Atkinson was, before he left, with the 3rd Battalion, New Zealand RiSe Brigade, traveller in the Wellington district for tho. 2\ r ew

Zealand Consolidated Dental Company, Ltd., and was exceedingly popular with both his clients and fellow-travellers. Sergeant Atkinson's only brother, Mr E. G. Atkinson, is also at the front.

Private Noel L. Jordan (killed) was a son .of Mr C. B. Jordan, Under-Secrc-tary for Justice. Private Jordan was educatod at the Wellington Terraco School and Wellington College, and-Dre-vious t 0 enlistment in the 12th Reinforcements was engaged in farming in the Hawko's Bay district. His only brother. Rifleman Alan . Jordan, has been some months iu the trenches in France • wijfch the King's Royal Rifles, formerly khown as the 60th Rifles. This regiment has one of tho longest lists of battle honours in the British Army, and many members of previous generalions of the Jordan family have perved in former campaigns under its colours. Deceased was 20 years of age.

Private Walter Jeffories Gibbons (killed) was the youngest of the two sons of Mr H. C. Gibbons, of Wellington. Deceased was born at tho Lower Hutt 22 years ago, and was educatod at thai State School there and at/To Aro School. Being very fond of horses, ho joined the Veterinary. Division o{ the .New Zealand Forces, and left with the oth Reinforcements. After being in Egypt for nine months, ho obtained a transfer to the infantry in order thai ho might go to the Western front, and ho landed nt Marseilles four month j ago, proceeding to one of the battle, fields after receiving special training in the Frcnch system of warfare. His tlder brother. Corporal Edward Gib. bons, i« now in camp at Trentham. Private "George H. Gray (killed) was a son of Mr George Gray, of Jean street, Masterton. Private Gray was very popular in Masterton. and "as he was an accomplished pianist his services were in constant request at musical gatherings.

Mr and Mr s Alfred Eade, of Feilding, have been advised that their fourth .son, Sergeant-Major Alfred L. Eade, who was on Mr John Cobbe's staff, was killed in action in Franco on September 21st. Sergeant-Major Eade, who was in his 21st year, left with tho 10th Reinforcements.

Private Francis Ray (wounded) is a son of Mr J. T. Ray, of Folding. Two other brothers are in tho firing-line. Private Ray, who is about 32 years of age, left Now Zealand with the Main Body, and prior to enlisting was in the service of the Bank of New Zealand in Fcilding.

Privato C. X>. Gray (wounded) is* son of Mr and Mrs A. Gray, Makarak*, Gisborne. He was engaged in sheepfarming on the Co rust with his brother Archie prior to leaving with the 9th Reinforcements. His brother, Privato W. Gray, was invalided home some months ago as tho result of wounds on Gallipoli.

Rifleman Ormond Morris (killed) was a Gisborne member of tho Rifle Brigade, who went to camp at tho : end of May last year. He was 28 yeaiß of age. and was employed by the local Railway Department.

Rifleman Arthur Hanlen. (killed) was a native of Napier. Rifleman Hanlen, who was well known throughout tho district, especially in cricketing circles, enlisted at Palmerston North, and left New Zealand with the main draft of the Rifle Brigade.

Private H. K, Kenrick (wounded) was on the staff of tho Land and Survey Department. Ho left with the 13th Reinforcements. Ho is a son Mr W. G. K. Kenrick, relieving magistrate at Napier.

Private Fred Griffin (wounded) is a son of Mr E. Griffin, caretaker of the Reef ton racecourse. Private Griffen ha« seen service in Egypt and Gallipoli.

Captain Frank S. Robinson (killed) began his military career as a private 'in the New Zealand Field Engineers (Auckland) and rose through, the intermediate ranks to lieutenant.. Ho s.fterwards transferred into the New NZealand Garrison Artillery with the rani of lieutenant. Ho was the first officei in Auckland to receive instructions to mobolise the garrison artillery forces on tho evening when war was declaitd, and went into camp at Devonport that night, bein# placed in charge of the signal station at Fort Victoria. Immediately on obtaining permission, he joined the New Zealand Expeditionary Forccs, and left with, the 4th Battery, New Zealand Field Artillery. After ? short period of training in Egypt hi' battery was ordered to Gallipoli, wher be served until the evacuation, wit one of the last. gun s to leave the penin sula. H.o then returned with his batter 3 to Egypt, and was transferred to tho 11th Battery, New Zealand Kiohl Artillery, and ordered to Franc". where, after six months' fightinjr. he was killed m action, having by ri,.K' attained the rank of captain. in the volunteers he wa>; very !•.< en on shooting, and won the char.jpioiKhip belt and cup while in the Field Engineers. He spent most of his holiday* on thl Waitemata harbour as one of the crefl of the launch Banshee. At the time or his death he was 26 years w a?e. -His mother, Mrs K. A. A. lU> hrnson, res-ides in Abbott's road. Mount Eden, Auckland. His brother, Major W. L. Robinson, hae been selected fen

jjja command of tho "Nineteenth Reinforcements, and another brother has a lso enlisted.

It was reported a- few days ago that private Frank Barltrop, second son of Mr A- 11 • Uaritrop, of Wairnea road, \ehoii, VTJIS killed in action on September 17th. On Thursday night the news came that his brother. Private Harry Charles Darltron, had also been killed in action, the date of'his death civen l*>ing .September 26th, or nine days later. These young men both belonged to the Fifth Reinforcements, and went away on active service to"ethcr. After being on Gallipoli for some time. Privato Harry Barltrop was invalided to England, where ho was in hospital at Manchester and London, and then returned to Egypt. When going to France, he was again on tho tame boat a--, his brother. Harry, who Was in his thirtieth year, was a native f,f Nelson, and a member of Court Jlobin Hood, A.O.F. Ho workcd._for Messrs Brownlie and Co., sawmill proprietors, at Carluko and Blackball, for somo years, and he was a good rifle i&nt. "Mr and Mrs Barltrop's only remaining child is a married daughter.

Mr K- Sherwood, manager for Messrs J- Siiields and Co., Ltd., Nelson received word on Thursday that Private Victor Karl Sherwood, had been killed in action. Deceased, who was a plumber by trade, left New Zealand with the Main Body. He was one of the first ten in Ntflson to enlist. a n <l directly after his enlistment he was sent to the cable station at Gable Hay on guard duty, after which ho went into camp at Victory square. Ho was includorl in the force which repulsed tlio Turkish attack on the Sncz Canal and was next to Private Ham, of Motueka, when ho was killed. Private Sherwood also saw servicc at Anzac. Gallipoli. From tho reiiinsula ho was invalided to England, suffering from shrill shock, iuid remained there for some months. In May of this year he went to France, where ho met. his death in action on September 25th. Deceased, who was L' 3 years of use, was a popular young fellow, and a member of the Nelson Volunteer Fire Brigade.

Private G. F. Maslin (killed) enlisted at Nelson, where he followed the occupation of a carpenter. He was the son of the late Mr G. Maslin, who was killed in a train accident at Christchurch somo months ago. Private Maslin, who was a member of the 12th jlccjiiment Band. Jeff. New Zealand with the Sixth Reinforcements, and served at Gallipoli, from whero ho was invalided to New Zealand. After a eourso of treatment at Rotorua, he recovered and re-enlisted with tho Ninth Reinforcements.

News has been received in Nelson that Private Walter Htounsell, son of Mr F. H. Hounsell, of Devonporfc, Auckland, and formerly of Nelson, had been "gassed" in France. Privato ifounsell enlisted with tho 3rd Field Ambulance attached to tho Iliflo Brigade.

Quartermaster-Sergeant Maurico Richardson'(killed) was tho youngest son of Mr J. C. Richardson, of Wanganui. He left with the Fifth Reinforcements, and was one of the last 50 left on tho Gallipoli Peninsula at the timo of tho historic evacuation. He was serving with the Auckland Hattnlion; Tho deceased soldier was well-known in "Wanganui aquatic circles, being secretary of the Castlechff ■Swimming Club. He also took a keen interest in volunteering, and up to the time of enlisting ho filled tho office of Q.M.S. to B Company of the 7tli Regiment. Ho was very popular. Prior to enlisting ho was employed in the office of Mr T. H. Battle, architect. Quartermaster-Sergeant Richardson was educated at the Technical College and Wanganui Collegiate School.

The friends of 2nd Lieutenant Harvv Maclean will regret deeply to hea r that he lias been gazetted jis missing since October 3rd. Lienteflflnt Maclean was well-known in Wanganui, where liis lather, Mr A. H. Maclean, was at one time an official in the Bank of Now Zealand. Lieutenant Maclean has been for many years in the employ of the South British Insurance Co., and was latterly stationed at Invercargill, whore the call of duty found him and sent him forth in tho service of his King and country. He obtained a commission, and left New Zealand with tho 12th Reinforcements, and was for some timo stationed at Tel-el-Kebir, Egypt.

Mr Matthew Willing, of High street, Greyniouth, has received news that, his >on. Private Charles Willing, has heen killed in action in France. The debased, who was quite a Toung man, tras wolj and favourably known in CSrcymoufch, and left his employment as an apprentice at the Dispatch Foundry to fight for his King and country. /

Private "Cis" Johnston (billed) was a sou of Mr H. Johnston, of Masterton. Previous to enlisting ho was in the employ of Messrs Ogilvy and Sons, of Mastcrton. Ho was 20 years of nge.

Rifleman F. J. Casey (killed) was born at Awakino, and before enlisting was employed- at bußh work in the "\Vliangamoinona district. He saw service in Egypt. Ho was tlio fifth son D|' Mrs S. Alolcs. Moturoa. Threo other sons have also been in action in Franre, all of whom are wounded and in hosnitais in England.

Advice lias been received by Mrs Wilson, of Humphrey's Gully, West Coast, that Private David J. Wilson had been killed in action in France. ■This is the second son lostdn the war, the first being James Grant "Wilson, who was killed on Gallipoli.

Lance-Corporal* P. J. Napier (died of rounds) wenfc from Reef ton with the Third Reinforcements, after experiencing some difficulty in being accepted. Ho served through the Gallipoli campaign. Ho was for a considerable timo stationed in Greymouth, where ho was very popular. Ho was treasurer and secretary of the Grey loung Men's Club just prior to leaving for the front.

Rifleman Georgo Horace Pegdcn (killed) vas the third eon of Mr and Mrs AY. E. Pegden, well known and esteemed residents of Palmerston North. Rifleman Pegden was a splendid type of young New Zealander. After leaving the High School, ho entered tho employ of the local branch of tho. Bank of New Sou tlx Wales. Some timo afterwards ho was transferred to tho Auckland branch and enlisted from the northern city. He was 22 years of age.

Lieutenant A C. Cowie (killed) was the son of Mr and Mrs J. P. Cowie. of TVieksteed 6trcet, Wanganui. Ho ■ftas a student of considerable ability, and for a short while after leaving school was engaged as a pupil teacher. Ho subsequently took up the stndy of the law and qualified as a solicitor -while in tho employ of Messrs Trcadwell, Gordon and Brodie, Wanganui. He well known in football circles.

Lanco-Corporal G. D. Yearbury (killed) was a son of Mr and Mrs J. V. Yearbury, of Hnwera. Lance-Corporal Yearbury was 31 years of ago, and before ho left New Zealand had been chairman or the Rangatatia Town Board, a Juetiec of the Peaco, and a Methodist local preacher.

Private W. Petersen (killed) was a son of Mr and Mrs It. I>. Peterson, of Hawera. The dcceaeod, who was only IS years of age, enlisted with the Seventh Reinforcements, and was attached to the Signalling Corps.

Rifleman T. A. G. Beaumont (killed) *ras a son of Mrs E. Beaumont, of Nolantowu. The deceased went away in February la6t with the 3rd Battalion of Lord Liverpool's Own. He was 19 years of age.

Rifleman H. Twigger (killed) was the youngest son of Mr and Mrs S. Twigger, of Napier. Rifleman Twigger was only IS years of age when ho enlisted with tho 11th Reinforcements, and was very popular and highly respected »mong liis many friends in this dis-

"tnct. Befor© ho enlisted he was cmployed as a clerk by Mr J, I'. Thomson. Mr and Mrs Twigger hare two other sons at the front.

Major Daniell (killed) a ?on of Mr Percy Dcnioil, of Fox ton. Before going to tho front with the Main Body. Major Daniell was a lieutenant on the General Staff, and -was attached to the Auckland _ Artillery. As a result of gallantry in action lie was awarded the D.C.M.

Private Norman Hoy (killed) was a son of Mr Thos. Hoy. of Hastings. He was 19 years of age.

Rißcman J. Hudson (killed) was a son of Mr Thos._ Hudson, of Gisborne. Previous to enlisting Private Hudson who was well known in Gisborne, wa6 employed on the staff of Messrs Common and Shelton.

Serjeant James Rankin. D.C.M. (killed) enlisted in August. 1914, and joined the examination fehip Lady Roberts. He then went to the Auckland forts for.threo months. Ho left New Zealand as a non-commissioned officer in tho signalling division of the Howitzer Battery of an early reinforcement draft. Being anxious to get to the front, ho resigned his stripes when in "Egypt, and left with tho_ Main Body as a private. He experienced several narrow escapes, a shell-cap on ono occasion burying itself about Gin from his feet. On August 6th, 1915, near Lone Pine, Gallipoli, whilst his battery was bombarding tlio enemy's position, tho telephone line was cut, and ho went out voluntarily •under heavy and continuous fire and laid another wiro over tho broken section, enabling tlio battery commander to resume control within half an hour of the communications being broken, thus materially assisting tho fire effect. His bravery and good work had been continually shown since his landing on Gallipoli on April 26th. For this act ho was awarded tho D.C.M. On leaving Gallipoli he went to Egypt and left with the troops for France, where ho regained his stripes once more. Sergeant Rankin was born and educated in Rockhampton, Queensland, and received all his military training in Auckland. Ho was a coachsmith by trade, having served his apprenticeship with .Messrs Gee and Potter, coachsmiths, of Auckland. He was a prominent member of tlio Waitemata Boating Club, and represented liis club in the light-weight maiden fours. He was also a member of the Mount Eden Hockey Club. Ho was the second son of Mr J. Rankin, of Singleton, View road, Auckland, and two other brothers are on active service.

Tho High Commissioner for New Zealand (Sir Thomas Mackenzie) has received from Flijrht Lieutenant Ellis, son. of Mr H. Ellis, of Auckland, a letter written from a German military hospital. Lieutenant Ellis, who took part in tho great Aerial raid which accompanied the opening of tho Somme offensive, writes: "I was brought down by an Archer, or antiaircraft gun, on July 3rd, hit in the left leg (which was broken, and put me out of action), and in the right cheek. The leg is tho more serious, and that is only a matter of a few weeks. I was n bit seedv for a day or so, but am now mending rapidly. I have been treated with the mosi wonderful kindness by all ranks throughout, from tho man who lifted me out of iny machine (which was smashed) to the very able surgeon who now attends me."