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ROLL OF HONOUR.

SATURDAY'S

LIST.

The following casualty list was issued at noon on Saturday: AUCKLAND DISTRICT. DIED OF WOUNDS. Morton, C. J., A.l.K v <Mrs E. Morton, Thames, m.), May Jst.li Kingsford, A. J., R.B. (Mrs A. ford, Auckland, w.), May 2nd CORRECTION'. Previously reported wounded, now roported not wounded, sick: — Smith H F. <C. Davies, Auckland) Davidson," A. V. (A. Davidson, Oneluinga, f.> Termoblin, S (Mrs M. Tc-rmohlin, Grey Lvnn) WOUNDED. Norton. It-. H. 1., 2nd Lieut., C.l.Tt(ti. H. Norton, Auckland, f.) Following wounded, admitted hospital: — „ ' Dennett, H. S., A.I.R. (Mrs A. Bennett, Tauriko, m.) , /T Dykes," J. G., 2nd Lieut., A.I.L. (JDvkes, Auckland, f.) Black, T., Sergt., A. I.'ft. (J. Black, Opotiki, f.) r ... Price, W. V., Scrgfc., A.I.R. (Mrs W. Price, Ellerslie, m.) AYounded, embarked for England: Tiarnov, H. J., L.-Cnl., A.1.1t. (Mrs E Hurley, Onehtinga) WELLINGTON DISTRICT. , DIED OF WOUNDS. Affleck, D., C.I.R. .(Sirs R. Affleck, Oounake, m.), April 2oth Mcßae, A., R.B. (D. Mcßae, Scotland, f.), May sth DIED OF SICKNESS. Kaiwai, H., P. (Mrs M. Ivaiwai, Napier. in.), May Ist WOUNDED. Wounded, admitted hospital:— Hpaley, R., A.I.E. (11. Healcy, Tai-

hape, f.) Looney, H., A.I.R. (O. Looney, Opunake, f.)

OTAGO DISTRICT. DIED OF WOUNDS. Ure, J. H., "L.-Sergt., C.I.R. (Mrs M. T?rc, Herbert, m.), April 29th Hayes. W. J., It.B. (W. Hayes, Ardgowan, f.), March 2?th WOUNDED.' Wounded accidentally, admitted hospital : — Scoullar, W., R.B. (M. Scoullar, Musselburgh, m.) Slightly wounded, remaining with unit: — . „ .., Smith. J. P., 0.1.R.. (Mrs A. Smith, Mossburn. m.)

CANTERBURY DISTRICT.

KILLED IN ACTION. Kelland. C. C., C.I.R. (Miss A. Kelland, Linwood, d.), April 28th . DIED OF WOUNDS.

McFarlane, W. H., R.B. (Mrs _E. Stewart. AVaimangaroa, s.), May oth Previously reported wounded, now reported founded and missing, believed died of' wounds: — Atlam, D N., C.I.R. (S. Adam, Scotland, f), April sth

DIED OF SICKNESS. Kennedy, J , 0.1. R. (Mrs E. Harrow, Timaru), May 2nd

WOUNDED.

Previously reported wounded, _ now reported slightly wounded, remaining with unit:— O'Lcary, G., Cpl., C.1.8. (0. O'Leary, AVairau Valley, b.)

"oversea forces.

NEW ZEALAND CASUALTIES

Tbe following casualties were reported at noon on Saturday to ex-New Zealanilers serving in oversea Forces: —

IMPERIAL FORCES

• Missing, believed dead: — Scully, A. E., Engineer (C. Scully, Nelson); November 9th, 1917 Laurenson, D. G., 2nd Lieut. ( — Lanrenson, Pleasant Point), no date given "Wounded and prisoner of war in Germany:— „ , Brooks, W. J., Capt.' (R- Brooks,

Drury) Reported wounded: — Stewart, J. F. (Mrs E. Stewart, Thames) * Wounded, admitted hospital:— Meek, H. (F. Meek, Huntly) Dobson, V., Pioneer (Mrs M. Ddbson, Waihtt ' i Wallace, L. 8., Capt. (D. "Wallace, Auckland, f.) AUSTRALIAN FORCES. Killed in action: — Campbell, J., R.S.M. (Mrs M. Spencer, Albany, m.), April 18th Wilson, G. (W. Wilson, Dunedin, f.), April 20th Missing, believed killed :— Reed, —~ Lieut. (Mrs M. Reed, c.o. F. Reed, Mines Department, Wellington, w.), April 25th Died of "Wounds: — Trewby, P. (P. Trewby, Oeo), April 19th Sibald, H. E. (Mrs L. Sibald, Sumner, nj.). April 2oth Giles, G. (W. Giles, Hawera, f.), April 27th Reported wounded: — Allsnp, A. (Mrs S. Allsop, G.P.0., "Wellington, m.} Fletcher, J, (Mrs I, Fletcher, Palmerston North, s.) McCarthy. C. (Mrs M. McCarthy, Dunedin, m.) v McLandress, A. (Miss E. McLandress, Miramar, s.) "Whitney, J. (J. "Whitney, Bluff) Dangerously ill: — Smith,' W. (Mrs M. Smith, 25 Salek street, Kilbirnie, m.) Swanston, N. (P. Swanston, Rotorua) Seriously ill: — Paterson, H. (Mrs L. Paterson, Westport m.) — Progressing favourably:— Home, F., Lieut. (Mrs S. Home, Whangarei^ Not reported as severe cases:— Adams, 8., Sergt. (Mrs M. Adams, Gore\ Little, F. (F. Little, Eltham)

McDade, I). (Mrs M. McDade, Christchurch) Martin, A. (A. Martin, Hawke's Bay, f.)

HOSPITAL REPORT. ♦ CANTERBURY DISTRICT. Still Dangerously 111, Satisfactory—Gilchrist, H., L-Sgt. "(Oxford). Still Dangerously 111, Improving—Kaglesorne, R. J. (Sprir.gston). Seriously 111—Rouse, G. (Christchurch). Severe Cases—Mcllroy, K., L.-Cpl. (I'apanui).

Xot Reported as Severe Cases —I*'arrcll, W. (Reefton); Martin, A. W . (TimaruJ; Miller, R. (Ashley Bank); Xelson, C. L(Christchurch); Kin?, W. E. tXorth Loburn); Scotl, D. (St. Albans).

THE FALLEN AND

WOUNDED.

PERSONAL NOTES

Private advice was received in Christchurch last night that the Rev. Alexander Allen, Chaplain to the New Zealand Forces, had been killed while ou active service on the Western front. Mr Allen was minister at the Caversham Methodist Church, Dunc-din, when he left for the front early in 1917, to replace a minister with the forces who had heen withdrawn. He spent littlo time in camp in New Zealand, going practically straight to England, where ho spent some time at the Wal-ton-on-Thames Hospital, assisting the Rev. Mr Luxford. Mr Allen went to France some months ago. He was born in New Zealand, and niter being educated in Christchurch, he went to the Theological College, in Auckland, to qualify for the ministry. After oidination he occupied successfully the pulpits of the churches at Taihape, Timaru, Waikouaiti, and Caversham, and had been in the ministry about eight years altogether." At the time of his death he was about 30 years of age, and ho leaves a widow and a small son to mourn their loss. Tho late Mr Allen was a particularly fine typo of clergyman ; lie had a fine physique, and was a manly man in every sense of the word. Before ho was actually a minister he took a great interest in Bible class work, and was most successful among the young men who formed his class.

Prior to the commencement of the business at tho meeting of the Canl-er-bury Rugby Football League, on Saturday evening, the chairman, Mr A. E. Hooper, stated that it was with sincere regret that they had heard of the death of Troopor Eric Harper. Though the deceased had never supported the League codo, he (Mr Hooper) hacl refcrecd inmany matches in which Trooper Harper had played. He was an example to any player, being noted for his clean, sportsmanlike spirit. He was at all times a gentleman on \he playing fields, and in cricket also ho had acted up to the best traditions of the game. Ho instilled into others the benefits to be derived from "playing the game," and on the field ho had the respect and homage of opponents, confreres, and all officials alike. New Zealand could ill afford to lose such a sterling sportsman, Mr Hooper added, but the war had levied a heavy toll on the sportsmen of the Dominion Mr Hooper moved that a motion of sympathy be forwarded to the late Trooper Eric Harper's father, whom the war had affected so much, and remarked that the sympathy of all football supporters throughout the Dominion would be extended to the wife and children and relatives of one of the best players who had ever honoured the game. Mr H. Garrard seconded tho motion, and referred further to the deceased's sterling support of all branches of sport. The members supported tho motion by a temporary adjournment.

Word lias been received by Mr James Croker. of the Wellington offic9 of tbe New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency, that his eldest son, Corporal Eric R.. I. Croker, was killed in action in France oil April 16th. Tbe late Corporal Croker was well-known in Christchurch and Dunedin, where jje had been for the past sixteen years in the employment of Messrs Sargood, Son, and Ewen. Ho was educated in Blenheim and Dunedin, and before leaving New Zealand with the 22ml Reinforcements was one of the managers in the firm's Christchurch warehouse. Corporal Croker, who was very popular and a fine type of man, had a great struggle to get into tho forces. He volunteered and was rejected two or three times, and then decided to undergo a severe operation to remove his disability. After successful treatment and a slow convalescence, he again offered himself, and was passed as fit. Corporal Croker was unmarried.

Mr J. H. H. Keetley, of 49 Harcwood road, Papanui, has received advice that his son, Trooper Gordon Searle Keetley (Canterbury Mountea Rifles), has been wounded. The nanvi was incorrectly telegraphed . in the casualty list on Saturday, published as -H. S. Kceley."

Lieutenant E. R. MeKillop (wounded) is the only son of Mr MeKillop, Akaroa. He enlisted at the commencement of the war, going first to Samoa. On his return he joined the 7th Artillery Reinforcements and went to Egypt, and afterwards to Franco. He received his commission after the Messines battle. He was educated at the Southland Boys' High School, Invercargill, and previous to enlistment was on the staff of the Public Works Department, "Wellington. > "* He was nineteen years of age when he joined the forces.

Mrs A. Hoskins. of Winchester, has received word that her second youngest son, Lance-Corporal W. W. Hoskins. died of wounds 011 May Ist. Lance-Corporal Hoskins left with the 6th Reinforcements. He was born in Geraldine 24 years ago and educated at Winchester, and after leaving school ho joined the Post Office department at St. Andrews, from which he rescigned to join the railway service at Christchurch. Prior to enlisting he was clerk at Henderson (Auckland). Ho went safely through the fighting on Gallipoli and on the Sonime, and in the last letter received from him, he was going to sit for his commission.

Private Andrew Watson (lulled) waj very well-known in the North Otago district. He was a native of Oamaru, where he spent the greater part of h : s busy life. Ho was for some time in partnership with Mr W. Jardinc, but later joined Messrs J. D. Familton and Sons as auctioneers, occupying a similar capacity with Mr Jartline. Then, in partnership with Mr Gresham, they commenced business as auctioneers and land agents, but the partnership clid not last long, and after carrying it on for eomc time on his ownaccount, Mr Watson accepted the position i.f business manager of the ''North Otago Times" under the old proprietary, and when the paper changed hands he was for a brief space engaged under the late company. Then he went to Dunedin, where he engaged in a land agency business, when he enlisted for active service, and went away with the Nineteenth Reinforcements. In England he was refused service at the front because of his age, and was set to other work in connexion with the war. He chafed at this restraint of his ambition, and ultimately succeeded in getting to France as orderlv to Captain Chisholm, with whom he had been associated in entertainment-giving in Oamaru. So late as February last he had not succeeded in getting into the fighting line, but he seems to have been accented later as a member of the Ea-

trenching Battalion, and his career was cut short on April 14th, when he was killed in action.

Mr J. Jordan, clerk of the Court at New Plymouth, has received advice of the death in action of his eldest son, Corporal S. C. Jordan, at Bellevue, France, on October 12th. 1917. Corporal Jordan, who was a Lewis gunner, left in August, 1915, with the • 2nd Battalion of the New Zealand Rifle Brigade. 7th Reinforcements, and saw service on the Suez Canal and against the Senussi in Egypt. He was otso of the first detachment to leave thera for France in 1916, and subsequently took part in a great deal of the fighting in France. He was first reported to be wounded and missing but is now reported by the Court of Enquiry to have been killed in action. Corporal Jordan enlisted in Napier, where he y-as employed in tho office of the New Zealand Insurance Company.

Private Herbert Blackie (died of wounds) was the eldest son of Mr William Blackie, late of Ravensbourne, but for tho last three years farming at Katea, Ota go. He was born and educated at Ravensbourne. 'Ho was a keen Territorial. and was a bugler in the Senior Cadets. He was also a splendid swimmer, having won many medals and trophies at various tournaments and regattas. Ho joined tho Thirteenth Reinforcements when he came of age. Prior to working on his father's farm at Katea lie was employed in Messrs Butterworth Bros.' warehouse in Dunedin.

Private vR. W. Watkins (killed) was born in North-East Valley 21 years ago, and received his education at the George street school, Dunedin. He took a prominent part in the school sports, winning medals in 1912 for cricket and football, and a number ot prizes on the. rifle range. After leaving school he served three years with tho New Zealand Railways as a cleaner, two years of which were spent at Cross Creek, but for health reasons he had to resign. Immediately prior to leaving for camp he was on the staff of the Commercial Travellers' Club, Dunedin. H9 left New Zealand with the Twenty-ninth Reinforcements.

Another of Wellington's most promising young men has given iiis life in the empire's cause in the person of Gunner C. E. Simons, son of Mr and Mrs R. H. Sin:ons, of Northiaud. Advice was received on Wednesday that Gunner Simons had been killed in action on April Bth. He offered his services at tho commencement of the war, and was, when he enlisted, on the staff of Reuter's Telegraph Company. In the first instante ho was detailed for duty at Fort Ballanco, where ho served for over twelve months. On reaching the ago of twenty years, he joined the Reinforcements, and left New Zealand with the Bth draft. Ho saw considerable service in France, and was at the battle of tho Somme, where a number of his mates were killed. Gunner Simons was a nephew of Major Crowthcr, officer-in-chargo of the South Island Headquarters, whose sons are also serving with the forces in France. Mr 11. H. Simons, father of the fallen soldier, is a well-known official of tho Railway Department, and is at present stationmaster in charge of Lambton Station. Gunner Simons was twenty-three years of age.

The news of tho death at the front of Private Duncan, son of Mr Duncan, tho well-known sheep-drover of Annat, was received with genuino regret by many of the residents of this district, where Private Duncan was so well and favourably known (says Saturday's "Grey River Argus"). For many years .pastj deceased was a frequont visitor to Kumara, when he came with sheep from Canterbury. Of an extremely quiet nature, he endearod himsolf to all.

■Mrs W. J. S. McDowell, Hinds, lias received advice that her son, Rifleman Herbert McDowell, is returning home. Rifleman McDowell, who was wounded last July, left New Zealand with tho Twenty-fourth Reinforcements.

Mrs H. Frew, Waterton, has received advico that her son, Rifleman Vernon Beach, was transferred on April 22nd to a convalesccnt hospital at Hornchurch. He is 19 years of ace, and left with the Twenty-ninth Reinforcements.

Mr James Benbow, of Hampden, and formerly of Temuka and Bankside, has received advice that his second son, Private Percy James Benbow, of the 22nd Reinforcements, who was reported missing on October 12th, 1917, has now been declared killed in action on October 12th. Private Benbow always took a keen interest in all farming pursuits, and was highly esteemed and respected throughout the district. He received his education at the Raneatira Valley school, and was 28 years of ago.

Corporal Charles E. G. Faulkner, previously reported missing, has now oeen reported killed in action October 12th, li*l7. He was the eldest son of iUr and Mrs S. Faulkner, 431 Madras street, iSt. Albans". He was in his 27th year, and was educated at tho St. AlOans school. He took a keen interest in all sports, and was an active and popular member of tho St. Albans loung Men's Guild, also a member of tho Uuild's cricket team, and at one time a member of the Merivalo Football Club. Ho left with the 22nd Reinforcements, and up to the time of leaving was in the employ of Mr C. A. Cooper, painter and paperhanger. He was esteemed by all who knew him, and his death is keenly felt.

Sergeant AV. J. (fcnowy) Grubb (died of wounds) was born in Lytteltorf r-nd was educated there at tho Borough school. Ho was tho first shipwright to enlist for activo- service, and left with the 4th Reinforcement. He went all tlu-ough the Gallipoli campaign, and' later was sent to France, being wounded in Flanders on the Somme front. He was always an activo Volunteer, and at one time was chief petty officer in tho Lyttelton Naval Cadets, afterwards joining the Lyttolton Naval Artillery, of which he was an active member when that company disbanded. He was also a member of No. 6 L.O.L. United Service Lodge.

Private Frederick Kibbleuhito (killed), was well known in Christchurch. Prior to enlisting Private Kibblewhite, who left with the Twentyfourth Reinforcements, was for many years on the staff of the Christchurch Gas Company. Ho was married shortly before leaving for tho front.

Mrs J. Kermodg, Hataitai, Wellington, has received advico that her eon, Gunner Bert Kermode, was killed in

action on April 18th. Gunner Kennode was educated at East Christchurcn School, and was greatly esteemed by all ■who knew him. He left Christchurch with the Bth Reinforcements.

During the service in the Linwoo-i Congregational Church yesterday moroing, tho Itev. H. Allen Job leferred to the death of Lance-Corporal C. .T. Arnold, M.M. (killed ia action). Six members of the cliurch, ho said, had now made the supremo sacrifice. LanceCorporal .Arnold was ever ready to sacrifice himself for his fellows, and had been awarded the Military Medal for rescuing wounded under "fire. As an expression of -sympathy with his parents, and especially with his widow and three smalt children, the congregation stood while a brief praver was offered.